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11/11/2024
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) OptumRX, and ExpressScripts for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) OptumRX, and ExpressScripts for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in the state.
Michigan Attorney General Dana...
11/11/2024
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11/04/2024
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky announced the sentencing of a former pharmacist to prison for attempting to defraud Medicare and Medicaid by billing for medications that were never dispensed.
The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky announced the sentencing of a former pharmacist to prison for attempting to defraud Medicare and Medicaid by billing for medications that were never dispensed.
The US Attorney’s Office for the...
11/04/2024
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10/29/2024
Following an investigation by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, a Virginia pharmacist was charged with diverting thousands of prescription medications for personal use over a year-long period.
Following an investigation by the Virginia Department of Health Professions, a Virginia pharmacist was charged with diverting thousands of prescription medications for personal use over a year-long period.
Following an investigation by...
10/29/2024
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10/23/2024
The United States Department of Justice has announced the conviction of 4 pharmacy owners for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
The United States Department of Justice has announced the conviction of 4 pharmacy owners for conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud.
The United States Department of...
10/23/2024
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10/21/2024
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers and their respective group purchasing agents.
In late September 2024, the...
10/21/2024
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10/10/2024
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak Street Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations of an illegal Medicare Advantage patient recruitment scheme. The whistleblower who reported the illegal...
In late September 2024, Oak...
10/10/2024
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09/27/2024
Former pharmacist Robert Courtney, who was sentenced for diluting prescription medications, was granted early release despite protests from victims and lawmakers.
Former pharmacist Robert Courtney, who was sentenced for diluting prescription medications, was granted early release despite protests from victims and lawmakers.
Former pharmacist Robert...
09/27/2024
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09/20/2024
It has been quite a year for Rite Aid. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing over 500 stores nationwide since last Fall. The chain has now reached a settlement with the state of California and announced that it has...
It has been quite a year for Rite Aid. The chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and began closing over 500 stores nationwide since last Fall. The chain has now reached a settlement with the state of California and announced that it has...
It has been quite a year for...
09/20/2024
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09/16/2024
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced that a pharmacist pleaded guilty to adulteration of a radioactive drug and has been sentenced. Access the Pharmlaw to view details of the case.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina has announced that a pharmacist pleaded guilty to adulteration of a radioactive drug and has been sentenced. Access the Pharmlaw to view details of the case.
The United States Attorney’s...
09/16/2024
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09/09/2024
At the end of August, Committee Chairman Comer called on the CEOs of CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx to correct the official record of the hearing testimony. According to Comer, the PBM executives’ statements conflicted with the...
At the end of August, Committee Chairman Comer called on the CEOs of CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx to correct the official record of the hearing testimony. According to Comer, the PBM executives’ statements conflicted with the...
At the end of August, Committee...
09/09/2024
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