Walgreen purchasing Option Care
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ATLANTA -- Walgreen Co. , the largest US drugstore chain, agreed to buy Option Care Inc. for $673 million to gain 100 specialty pharmacies.
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General Motors Corp.  has pulled Walgreen Co. , the largest U.S. drug store chain, from its list of approved prescription drug providers, in a dispute involving the automaker's requirement that some drugs for chronic disorders be filled by mail order.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 25  &#151; The Walgreen Company, the drugstore chain, posted a 25 percent increase in quarterly profit on Monday driven by strong sales of prescription medications, but its shares declined as earnings before unusual items fell short of expectations.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will next year   curtail the options that it offers newly hired workers for   health-care coverage, promoting a low-premium, high-deductible   plan, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
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NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA  - Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc  said on Tuesday that it would buy PolyMedica Corp , which distributes blood-glucose tests, for $1.2 billion to expand its services for diabetics.
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Select Medical will become a privately held subsidiary of EGL Holding Co. The deal is set to close in the first quarter of 2005. The deal leaves open the prospect for another buyer, though JP Morgan analyst
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With a scan of your index finger, some supermarkets memorize what kind of toilet paper or cereals you buy. They share that information with suppliers who offer coupons so you'll purchase more of their products next time.
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No. 1 U.S. drugstore chain Walgreen  Co.  on Tuesday said sales at stores open at least a  year rose 8.5 percent in September, helped by strong pharmacy  sales.
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I overheard a long-time hospital client talking to another support vendor today. The hospitalâs patient accounting department was attempting to send patient financial and billing data to a third-party biller. The vendorâs normal Web site was down, and they were trying to come up with an emergency fix.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is expanding its national $4 generic prescription drug program by about 10 percent, adding drugs for some new conditions.
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Time's running out to switch your Part D provider.
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Concern is raised about a new service brought in to provide medical cover outside surgery hours.
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Hospital chain HCA said yesterday it will allow employees and its executives to cash in certain stock options earlier than was originally scheduled, a move that could be a financial plus for
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THE REGION Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts plans to lower or keep steady premiums for senior citizens enrolled in two health plans designed to bridge the gap between Medicare and the cost of medical care. The insurer aims to drop the monthly premium for Medex Core by 8 percent next year to $77.36 and essentially keep flat the ...
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When it comes to coverage for long-term care, a myriad of choices makes even timely buying a daunting process.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 22 (HealthDay News) --  Wal-Mart's announcement that it will begin selling 300 generic prescription drugs for as little as $4 for a 30-day supply will undoubtedly benefit many Americans, some health-industry experts say.
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THURSDAY, June 21 (HealthDay News) -- A programmable device that allows professional caregivers to monitor how patients dispense their medications has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency said Thursday.