DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has issued the following statement on announced settlement with U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “Walgreens is pleased to have resolved these matters with the Department of Justice.
Texas and Kentucky see flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending January 19, 2019.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay more than $269 million to settle federal and state lawsuits that accused the retailer of overbilling federal health-care programs. The pharmacy chain will pay $209.
Accordant, a CVS Health company, announced today that it has received Case Management Accreditation from NCQA for three years. This accreditation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate compliance with the rigorous Case Management Program standards.
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of children in the communities it serves, The Rite Aid Foundation is welcoming a new class of charities into its KidCents program for 2019, offering grants to nonprofits that advance the health and wellbeing of children. A total of 416 charities
Benzer Pharmacy has hired accomplished retail pharmacy and health care technology expert Meghann Chilcott to lead future decision-making efforts as the company’s new chief technology and marketing officer.
CVS Health today was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the fifth consecutive year. CVS Health was honored as No. 35 on the annual rankings of the world’s most respected and reputable corporations, up four spots from 2018. The company was also ranked No.
Editor’s note: This is Part I of an article that ran in the 1/21/19 issue of CDR.
CVS Health and Walmart today announced the companies have reached a multi-year agreement on terms under which Walmart will continue participating in the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) commercial and Managed Medicaid retail pharmacy networks.
Albertsons Cos. has selected EQuIPP Analytics from Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) for enhanced reporting and tracking capabilities related to pharmacy performance measures. EQuIPP will allow Albertsons Cos.
Shopko Stores Operating Co. announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer reported that it would also be closing 38 stores as part of a reorganization process that was prompted by “excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.
Nebraska, New Mexico and Kentucky are in the top slots for State Flu Activity in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending January 12, 2019.
Sears Holdings Corp. chairman Eddie Lampert won out in a bankruptcy auction for the U.S. department store operator with an improved takeover bid of roughly $5.2 billion, allowing the 126-year-old retailer to keep its doors open, The Wall Street Journal and other published sources reported Wednesday.
Loblaw Cos. announced that Sarah Davis will assume expanded responsibilities in her role as president.
Kroger Co. chairman and chief executive officer Rodney McMullen provided his outlook on the future of retail at the NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show here during a dynamic keynote presentation themed Restocking the future: Kroger’s insatiable appetite to play and win the long game.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) and Microsoft Corp. have teamed up to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care.
