Conscious Uncoupling: Walmart and CVS to Part Ways
Walmart and CVS have been working together to offer commercial and Medicare Part D prescription coverage, but the two businesses…
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Massachusetts Insurer Agrees to End Discrimination Against Applicants Who Take Preventive Medication for HIV/AIDS
Mutual of Omaha, an insurer in Massachusetts, has been denying patients life insurance and long-term care insurance if they take…
University of Maryland Medical Center Surgeon Pioneers Transplant Delivery
Transporting an organ from a donor to a recipient is often a cumbersome process that is prone to mishaps. Dr.…
Idaho Governor Intends to Offer Illegal Insurance Plans
The newly-elected Governor of Idaho Brad Little (R) announced in his State of the State address on Monday evening that…
Ohio Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Patients from Step Therapy
The Ohio legislature passed SB 265, which strengthens protections for patients who are subject to step therapy by their insurer.…
California Chronic Care Coalition Highlights Aimed Alliance Report Detailing Physician Frustration With Insurers in Its Guide to Choosing a Health Plan
The California Chronic Care Coalition published guidance on how to choose a health insurance plan that best fits consumers’ needs.…
One of Nation’s Largest Health Insurers to Pass Pharmacy Discounts on to Plan Participants
In response to growing public concern over rising drug prices, one of the country’s largest health insurers announced that it will now share with plan participants the discounts it receives from drug companies.
Legislation Lifting “Gag Clauses” in Several States Empowers Pharmacists to Inform Consumers of Cost Savings
State officials in at least five states have enacted laws to end “gag clauses” imposed on pharmacists by pharmacy benefit…
California Insurance Commissioner Investigates Aetna After Troubling Admissions from Former Medical Director
Aetna’s former Medical Director admits under oath that he did not review patients’ records before deciding whether to deny or…