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11/25/2025

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11/23/2025

📞 Contact Your Insurance Company:

⁉️ When Should You Ask for a Formulary Review? Patient Responsibilty ⁉️

If your medication costs seem too high or you’re facing coverage issues, it may be time to request a formulary review.

This should be a simple step to help you find lower-cost alternatives and avoid unexpected denials.

You should consider a formulary review if:

✅ Your copay is higher than expected

✅ Your medication is not covered

✅ The pharmacy says prior authorization is required

✅ Your insurance suddenly changes your medication tier

✅ You were switched to a different medication without warning

✅ You want to know if a cheaper generic or preferred brand is available

✅ You cannot afford your current medication and need options

A formulary review can help uncover lower-cost, insurance-preferred alternatives that work just as well — sometimes reducing your out-of-pocket cost dramatically.

The staff at AIANE work tirelessly to help ensure you receive the medications you need. We advocate on your behalf, assist with insurance requirements, and support you every step of the way through the approval process. Your health is our priority.

📌 Disclaimer

This is general informational content. Medication coverage, tiers, and costs vary based on your insurance plan, pharmacy, and individual circumstances.

Always contact your insurance company to understand your costs.

11/22/2025

💰 Want Cheaper Prescriptions?

Try These Savings Programs!

Even if you already have insurance, you may still be paying more than you need to for your medications. Many patients are surprised to find that they can get their prescriptions for less with a coupon than through their insurance copay.

Here are four savings programs trusted in the industry that work:

🔹 GoodRx
🔹 WellRx
🔹 SingleCare
🔹 CostPlus Drugs

These programs compare prices across pharmacies and offer discounted rates that can make a big difference — especially for allergy, asthma, and immunology medications.

💡 Tip: Always check these apps before you fill a prescription. Prices can vary widely from one pharmacy to another.

📌 Disclaimer

This is general informational content only. Medication pricing, discounts, and final out-of-pocket costs vary based on your income, insurance plan, pharmacy choice, and specific medication.

Always contact your insurance company for the most current and accurate coverage information.

11/21/2025

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Paying Too Much for Your Prescriptions?

You May Qualify for a Manufacturer Copay Card!

Many brand-name allergy and immunology medications offer manufacturer savings programs — and most patients don’t even know they exist.

Always contact your insurance company for the most current and accurate coverage information, as policies and benefits change.

These cards can dramatically lower your out-of-pocket cost for medications such as:

✨ Biologics

• Dupixent
• Xolair
• Nucala
• Tezspire

✨ Nasal Sprays

✨ Asthma Inhalers
✨ Immunomodulating Medications

With a manufacturer copay card, many patients pay:

💲 $0–$15 per month or
💲 Save up to $8,000 per year

(Eligibility may vary based on your insurance plan.)

If you’re struggling with high medication costs, you don’t have to. Taking care of your health should never break the bank.

❤️Our team at AIANE may be able to help guide you through available savings options.

Disclaimer: This is general information only. Medication costs, eligibility for copay cards, and final out-of-pocket expenses may vary based on your income, insurance plan, and specific medication coverage.

11/20/2025

🌍 World COPD Day

Raising Awareness. Supporting Patients. Improving Lung Health.

November 19 we recognize
World COPD Day, a global effort to support the millions of people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

COPD can include:

• Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema
• Chronic cough
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing or respiratory infections

While COPD is a serious condition, early diagnosis and proper treatment can greatly improve quality of life.

At AIANE, we are committed to helping patients breathe easier through:

✔ Comprehensive lung function testing
✔ Personalized asthma & COPD mgmt
✔ Evidence-based treatment plans
✔ Compassionate, ongoing care

If you or a loved one is experiencing chronic breathing issues, don’t wait.

Breathe better. Live better.

📞 Call AIANE at 855-763-3998
🌐 www.AIANEdocs.com

11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

🍁 Thanksgiving Message to Our Community

As we gather with family, friends, and those who bring meaning to our lives, we want to take a moment to say thank you.

This year, we are especially grateful for:

🧡 Our patients, who trust us with their health and allow us to be part of their journey.

💛 Our dedicated team, whose compassion, hard work, and commitment to care make everything we do possible.

💛 Our community, for supporting local healthcare and standing with us through every season of change and growth.

🧡 Our families, who support us behind the scenes and give us strength every day.

Thanksgiving is a reminder that even in challenging times, gratitude has the power to ground us, heal us, and bring us closer together.

From our hearts to yours, we wish you a warm, peaceful, and healthy Thanksgiving.

May your day be filled with appreciation, connection, and blessings big and small.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us.

11/19/2025

If you have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, you can get your Doctor of Practice in Nursing from UMass Chan. Get info on all our nursing programs on Nov. 13: https://direc.to/nCND

During our virtual info session you will learn about our BSN to DNP program, PhD program, Master of Science in Nursing and Interprofessional Leadership program and the new Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing for Non-Nurses degree program. We also offer post-graduate certificates.

The info session starts at 6 p.m.

11/19/2025

Thank you to these researchers for shining a light on how political structures can shape health outcomes. This type of work is essential for building a system where access to care isn’t determined by political boundaries or party power.

A new study from David Chin and Auden Cote-L’Heureux has found that gerrymandering in North Carolina resulted in reduced access to healthcare services.

11/16/2025

🫁 ASTHMA vs. LUNG CANCER: KNOW THE SIGNS

Please see a specialist for specific medical advice. Please review the general information.

You may find a medical provider at Allergy & Immunology Associates of New England, Wilbraham • Westfield • Northampton • Greenfield

📞 855-763-3998

Breathing problems can be frightening, and many people aren’t sure when symptoms are related to asthma or when they should be checked for something more serious. Understanding the difference can make all the difference.

🌬️ ASTHMA SYMPTOMS

These are common and often triggered by exercise, allergies, illness, or cold air:

• Wheezing
• Chest tightness
• Coughing (especially at night)
• Shortness of breath

✨ Typically comes and goes and improves with inhalers.

🚩 SYMPTOMS THAT ARE NOT TYPICAL OF ASTHMA

These need a medical evaluation:

Persistent cough lasting more than 3–4 weeks

• Coughing up blood
• Worsening shortness of breath
• Chest pain not related to breathing
• Repeated pneumonia or bronchitis
• Hoarseness
• Unexplained weight loss
• No improvement with inhalers

⛑️ WHEN IN DOUBT — GET CHECKED

Your lungs are too important to ignore changes. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms that don’t feel like “normal asthma,” call us.

Early evaluation saves lives.

📞 855-763-3998
🌐 www.aianedocs.com

We’re here to help you breathe easier. ❤️

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. It is general informational content only. Always speak with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States, driving a decades-long effort to develop an effective screening strategy. In 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended lung cancer screening (LCS) using annual low-dose computed tomography to screen high-risk individuals. More than a decade later, the implementation of national screening recommendations remains poor, with fewer than 1 in 5 eligible patients in the United States receiving LCS.

The authors developed and implemented a comprehensive LCS program structured around a broad evidence-based approach, including the following:

• Educational outreach to practices
• Population health initiatives integrated into primary care
• A coordinated recall process to ensure follow-up for annual screening and abnormal results
• A centralized program to supplement screening and provide consultative support.

The authors found that a well-coordinated LCS program built on a shared population health infrastructure can elevate LCS rates to levels comparable to other established cancer screening programs, such as those for breast and colon cancer.

11/15/2025

✨ Winter Skin Struggling? ✨

Dry, cold weather can make eczema flare. If you or your child are dealing with red, itchy, cracked skin this season, our Allergy & Immunology specialists can help!

We offer personalized treatment plans for eczema, sensitive skin, and allergic triggers.

📞 AIANE 855-763-3998
🌐 www.aianedocs.com

Serving patients in Wilbraham • Westfield • Northampton • Greenfield

During the fall and winter months, dry air and cold weather can make eczema flare-ups more frequent. Help manage your child's symptoms with these tips.

11/15/2025

✅ What you can do if you’re prescribed a medication that’s been recalled:

Contact your pharmacy or provider to check if your lot number is included in the recall.

Do not stop medications suddenly without consulting your provider — especially if it’s for a serious condition.

Ask for an alternative or replacement medication if yours is impacted.

Store medications safely and verify packaging, labeling, and lot numbers.

💊 Where to Find Medication Recalls

If you ever hear about a medication recall, you can check reliable sources like:

🔹 The official FDA Drug Recall page
🔹 Your pharmacy, should notify you
🔹 The manufacturer’s website
🔹 Trusted apps GoodRx, Drugs.com

Staying informed helps keep you safe. If you’re unsure, contact your pharmacy or provider for guidance.

📞 AIANE: 855-763-3998

Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. It is general informational content only. Always speak with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has recalled several lots lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, a generic form of Vyvanse, after testing found they failed to dissolve properly.