Keyword: Drug plan management

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Will “Obamacare” affect Canadian plan sponsors?

In late June 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of much of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly referred to as “Obamacare.”

  • August 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:27
Generic drug prices to drop in Nova Scotia

Small business owners in Nova Scotia will likely be saving money on their prescription drug costs this year.

Healthcare cost increases slowing: Survey

It may seem too good to be true, but it looks like increases in health benefits plan costs are slowing.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Express Scripts opens pharmacy in Manitoba

Express Scripts Canada has been granted license to bring its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) service to Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 07:41
Combination therapies could be the future of cancer treatment

In the ongoing battle against cancer, the medical community is looking to promising multi-targeted therapies for more effective and enduring treatments, says a report by pharmaceutical industry observer GBI Research.

  • July 13, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:16
Moving carriers for solutions, not savings

The lure of better rates, better service, streamlined administration, faster claims reimbursement and a more client focused service platform are the focal points used by carriers to attract employee benefits plan business.

ClaimSecure acquired by Katz Group

Healthcare management and technology firm ClaimSecure has been acquired by Katz Group, which owns the retail pharmacy chain Rexall.

  • By: Staff
  • July 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
Industry leaders weigh in on drug evaluation

Growing drug plan costs are putting pressure on benefits plan sponsors to move to managed formularies—but industry stakeholders must first work together to change the drug evaluation process to ensure coverage decisions deliver the best value.

Express Scripts launches mobile prescription manager

Express Scripts Canada has launched a mobile version of its Online Prescription Manager service, accessible at https://member.express-scripts.ca.

  • By: Staff
  • June 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:52
Remote dispensing firm bankrupt

Just a year after the Ontario government gave the green light to remote dispensing machines, the fate of the controversial technology is up in the air with the bankruptcy of PharmaTrust.