This Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens, Optum Rx — alleging 22-year-old son died after sudden $500 price spike on asthma meds. Here’s their case and how to deal wi…
His parents have now filed a lawsuit against both the pharmacy benefits-management company and Walgreens, claiming they are ...
FTC case against Caremark, Express Scripts, Optum Rx can move forward, judge rules
A Missouri district court judge on Tuesday said stopping the FTC’s suit against the Big Three PBMs would be “against the ...
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FTC's insulin case against UnitedHealth, CVS, Cigna PBMs advances
A federal judge denied a bid by CVS Health, Cigna and UnitedHealth Group to block the Federal Trade Commission's pricing case ...
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medication LA CROSSE, Wis. -- A ...
Man dies of asthma attack after inhaler cost skyrockets to more than $500
United Health Group’s pharmacy benefit manager, Optum Rx, stopped covering Cole Schmidtknecht’s ‘life-changing’ inhaler, suit ...
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UnitedHealth Group offers buyouts to eligible employees: reports
UnitedHealth Group is offering a voluntary separation package to thousands of employees, anonymous workers are posting on social media and layoff forums. | UnitedHealth Group is rolling out a ...
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Allina's IT transfer to Optum going 'remarkably well' 1 year in
Discover how Allina Health's partnership with Optum has enhanced AI, automation, and the patient digital experience one year in.