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Walgreens To Buy Patient Files From 185 Fred’s Pharmacies
Walgreens will buy Fred’s pharmacy patient prescription files and related pharmacy inventory for $165 million.
How Republicans Opposed To Medicaid Expansion Hurts Children
The uninsured rate for children in dropped in Medicaid expansion states to 4% from 6% from 2013 to 2015 and has sustained such gains, new Urban Institute research shows.
WellCare Ready To Buy Divested CVS-Aetna Medicare Drug Plans
WellCare Health Plans is a potential buyer of Medicare part D drug plan assets that may have to be sold off by Aetna and CVS Health to win Justice Department approval of their merger.
Poll: ACA’s Patient Protections Gain Popularity Among Democrats And Republicans
A new Kaiser poll indicates “large majorities” of Americans say it is very important to keep the Affordable Care Act’s patient protections.
Why Big Pharma Quietly Cheers Rahm Emanuel’s Exit As Chicago’s Mayor
Rahm Emanuel’s decision to not run again for Mayor of Chicago next year may be good news for the pharmaceutical industry, which has become a target during his tenure.
Wellcare Adds PBM And 1M Members With Close Of Meridian Deal
Wellcare Health Plans launched a new platform for multi-state growth with the close of its acquisition of Meridian Health Plans and the MeridianRx PBM.
Red State Medicaid Expansion Polls Well As Midterms Loom
Medicaid expansion in Idaho, Nebraska and Utah is earning favorable polls, court victories and bipartisan support as ballot initiatives build momentum ahead of November’s midterm general election.
Nearly 60% Of Americans Surprised By Medical Bills They Thought Were Covered
Nearly 60% of Americans have been surprised by medical bills they thought their insurance plan covered, a NORC at the University of Chicago poll shows.
So Far, Cigna-Express Scripts Deal Approved By Half Of States Needed
Cigna said 14 of 29 states have signed off on its acquisition of Express Scripts.
J.D. Power: Amazon Faces Tall Order Toppling Walgreens And CVS Brick-And-Mortar
J.D. Power says customer satisfaction remains very high for pharmacies and the retail health services they provide.
