Nov 5 2011
DRX, a leading provider of healthcare comparison tools, technology and data, today announced that over 10 million beneficiaries have been enrolled in a Medicare plan using the DRX's licensed online suite of PlanCompare tools for drug and health plan comparison and enrollment.
“Over the years, our plan comparison and enrollment technology has grown to meet the evolving needs of beneficiaries, carriers, brokers, agents and other organizations that license these exchange products. Ultimately, DRX tools not only help streamline Medicare enrollments, but also help reduce the cost of healthcare for all involved.”
"Exceeding the ten million enrollee mark is an exciting milestone in our company's journey with the Medicare program," said Toby Rogers, Chief Operating Officer of DRX. "Over the years, our plan comparison and enrollment technology has grown to meet the evolving needs of beneficiaries, carriers, brokers, agents and other organizations that license these exchange products. Ultimately, DRX tools not only help streamline Medicare enrollments, but also help reduce the cost of healthcare for all involved."
DRX technology allows beneficiaries to make informed decisions about Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplemental plans. The online tools for plan comparison and enrollment are available through Medicare.gov and through the web portals of America's largest health plans, Fortune 500 employers, brokers, and consumer advocacy organizations. Using DRX tools, beneficiaries can select the most affordable Medicare plan based on total annual cost, which accounts for both premiums and out-of-pocket costs, and enroll in the best plan option. The tools facilitate enrollments and reduce costs for health plan providers, third-party organizations and consumers, impacting the overall Medicare system.