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Walgreen, Par sued for alleged RICO violations, drug overcharges

Bob Graham — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:57:15 +0000

A health and pension fund sued Walgreen Co. and Par Pharmaceutical Co. for allegedly overcharging for generic prescriptions, which in turn allegedly cost third-party payers two to four times more for the medications.

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Working in Va. nets woman $36,000 in workers’ compensation restitution

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:44:15 +0000

A former Broome County, N.Y., resident must pay $36,000 in restitution to the New York Insurance Fund after she was found working at a Walgreens store in Virginia while accepting workers’ compensation benefits.

Working in Va. nets woman $36,000 in workers’ compensation restitution via IFAwebnews.

Walgreens continues negotiations with Washington state on Medicaid pay

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:00:43 +0000

Walgreens said it will continue to fill Medicaid prescriptions at its Washington state pharmacies through March 15 as it continues to negotiate with officials over a reimbursement dispute.

Walgreens continues negotiations with Washington state on Medicaid pay via IFAwebnews.

New Jersey firm part of new in vitro fertilization insurance program

IFAwebnews Staff — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:00:19 +0000

A California insurance agency has teamed up with a New Jersey-based fertility center to create what it says is the first in vitro fertilization insurance program.

New Jersey firm part of new in vitro fertilization insurance program via IFAwebnews.

Walgreens, Washington state in Medicaid reimbursement dispute

Keith L. Martin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:00:38 +0000

Just like it did last year in Delaware, Walgreens has announced it will withdraw some of its pharmacies from the Medicaid program in Washington state this year in response to a reduction in reimbursement rates.

Walgreens, Washington state in Medicaid reimbursement dispute via IFAwebnews.

Highmark looks to cut its health care costs with new worksite centers

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:42:47 +0000

Highmark Inc., the largest health insurer in Pennsylvania, is looking toward its workers to reduce its own health care costs and better engage them in its own health care decisions.

Highmark looks to cut its health care costs with new worksite centers via IFAwebnews.

Pharmacy groups reach agreement on Delaware Medicaid reimbursements

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:30:29 +0000

A pair of national pharmacy groups plan to drop a suit against Delaware officials after reaching an agreement on Medicaid reimbursements to pharmacists for brand name drugs.

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Pharmacy groups reach agreement on Delaware Medicaid reimbursements via IFAwebnews.

Walgreens, Delaware looking for right prescription on reimbursements

Keith L. Martin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:55:44 +0000

Just before it was set to stop participating in the state’s Medicaid program, Walgreens announced it would restart negotiations with Delaware officials over reimbursement rates for prescriptions.

In June, Deerfield-Ill.-based Walgreens ... Read →

Walgreens, Delaware looking for right prescription on reimbursements via IFAwebnews.

Pharmacy groups sue over Delaware Medicaid reimbursement changes

Keith L. Martin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:23:03 +0000

On the heels of Walgreens announcing its plan to withdraw from Delaware’s Medicaid program due to reimbursement cuts, a pair of national pharmacy groups is suing state officials.

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Pharmacy groups sue over Delaware Medicaid reimbursement changes via IFAwebnews.

Walgreen’s Medicaid withdrawal a bad prescription, Delaware official says

Keith L. Martin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:32:18 +0000

Delaware’s Secretary of Health and Social Services said she is “very disappointed” that one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, Walgreens, will withdraw from the state’s Medicaid program, citing reimbursement ... Read →

Walgreen’s Medicaid withdrawal a bad prescription, Delaware official says via IFAwebnews.