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DG promotes Steve Deckard to new role
Dollar General Corp. has promoted company veteran Steve Deckard to the newly created role of executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, effective June 1.
Aetna donates $250,000 to 10 Michigan community partners
Aetna Better Health® of Michigan Inc., a CVS Health, announced that Aetna awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 community partners throughout the state to address social determinants of health (SDoH) and advance health equity.
WBA reaches settlement over Theranos consumer claims
According to an article in Bloomberg, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who received Theranos blood tests in Arizona and California and claimed that the drugstore giant was “willfully blind” to fraud at the blood-testing startup.
Pharmacy and pharmacist groups emphasize importance of PBM reform
WASHINGTON – Organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists issued a statement today commending the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for its hearing on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) tactics.
IPC announces new digital health division, names Ashton Maaraba president
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) announces the formation of IPC Digital Health, LLC, naming industry healthcare leader, Ashton Maaraba, as president. Maaraba will lead the organization’s Digital Health and Pharmacy Services divisions, reporting directly to Marc Essensa, IPC president and CEO.
NACDS lauds House Energy and Commerce Committee for inclusion of PBM reform bill
ARLINGTON, Va.– National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson released the following statement today in anticipation of a legislative markup on May 24 by the U.S.
Mielle taps Angel Reese as the brand’s newest ambassador
Mielle has signed LSU breakout star, Angel Reese, as its newest ambassador. This is Reese’s first major beauty deal. Throughout the partnership, Reese’s activation with the brand will include marketing, social media, events and a limited-edition product bundle.
Albertsons study: Americans prioritizing wellness
Most consumers intend to improve some aspect of their physical health in 2023, according to a recent survey conducted by Albertsons Cos. But half say they are not sure that they’re making healthy choices while grocery shopping. The survey of 1,000 adults in the U.S.
The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo opens for its final year in Chicago
The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo opened this morning, kicking off its 26th year as the premier showcase for innovation in the confectionery and snack industries.
Melissa Viscovich joins PQA as COO
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Melissa Viscovich has joined the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) as Chief Operating Officer. She will lead PQA’s finance and operations to ensure the current and future success of the organization.
Elixir announces next version of Laker Software technology platform
Elixir, a pharmacy benefit management company owned by Rite Aid, has announced details of the next release of its Laker Software technology platform. The upcoming enhancements include new automated workflows, a customer service tool and modernization of the user interface.
Rite Aid defeats Centene lawsuit on all counts
On May 22, 2023, a Delaware jury dismissed each of Centene’s claims against Rite Aid in a case originally filed in 2019 relating to usual and customary pricing practices. As a result, Rite Aid faces no liability for any financial damages in the matter. The suit, filed by a group of health
Sweets & Snacks Expo announces 2023 Most Innovative New Product Award winners
The Sweets & Snacks Expo – kicking off this week in Chicago – announced today the winners of its annual Most Innovative New Product Awards. The awards recognize the year’s most innovative confectionery and snack products and honor the companies that make them.
PCMA issues statement on House Oversight Hearing
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and CEO JC Scott released the following statement on Tuesday ahead of the U.S.
Walmart adds high-tech Market Fulfillment Center
Walmart opened a high-tech market fulfillment center at a store here Monday in support of its strategy of leveraging physical stores to fulfill online orders. The new facility, which opened in Store 100 at 406 S Walton Blvd. in Bentonville, Ark.