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And, while research has shown that generics have savede the health care system anestimated $734 billioj in the last 10 years, two-thirds of thosse surveyed don’t know the true cost differences between generic and brand name drugs, according to the surveyy conducted by , a leading pharmacy benefit management “Using generics helps make health care more affordablre without compromising results,” Jacqueline Prescription Solutions CEO said in a news “Many Americans erroneously believe that the most expensive drug is alwayzs the most effective so by helping to change we can help people save moneg and still get the best treatmenft available.
” Thirty-one percent of respondents indicated they knew that a brancd name drug cost 50-70 percent more on average than its generid counterpart. Seventy-one percent of consumers remain concerner about drug costs with more than one infour (27 having either delayed filling, not filled, or not take n as directed a prescription drug to save Twenty-one percent of all respondents say they have talked to their doctor recently abouty switching to a less expensive drug. Fifty-seven percent of thoser polled said they take prescription drugs weekly.
Of those, 83 percent (or 47 percenyt of the total sample) take Of those who do not take generic drugs on aweekly basis, 58 percenr say it is because there is no generic available for the drug they Sixty-four percent of those who take genericsx say their doctor recommended them and 43 percengt say their pharmacist recommenderd them. Of those who do not take generic drugs on aweeklt basis, 58 percent say they woulx if their pharmacist brought a generic to theif attention as a less expensive, identical substitute; and 52 percen t say their doctor would have to recommend it.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bulls-Heat has makings of deep-rooted rivalry - ChicagoNow (blog)
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ChicagoNow (blog) | Bulls-Heat has makings of deep-rooted rivalry ChicagoNow (blog) Yet, essentially every player -- and every fan -- on each side knows that it is the first of many battles in 2011-12 and that the matchup has the makings of a deep-rooted, year-to-year rivalry. And over the past few seasons, Rose has seemingly always ... |
Friday, January 27, 2012
Solar Power, NBA star make European deal - Boston Business Journal:
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Global Energy Services will market and providwSolar Power’s solar-panel lineup in the region. “We are very pleased that Peja and his Global Energyg Solutions organization have joined with SPI as we expand our internationapl distribution network into a part of the worlds where demand of solar isgrowinv rapidly,” Solar Power chief executivwe officer Steve Kircher said in a news releass Wednesday. Stojakovic, a sweet-shootingy small forward for the New Orleans will be available at the Solar Power booth this week at InterSolar 2009in Munich. Germany.
Solarf Power has “an innovativ e line of photovoltaic solar energy productxs that are associated withvery high-quality product and performance standards,” said a 10-year NBA player. Roseville-based Solar Power SOPW) is an international manufacturer, distributor and installer of photovoltaicsolar systems. Sharesz of Solar Power droppefd 7cents — or about 9.5 percent — to 67 centd in midday trading Wednesday.
Global Energy Services will market and providwSolar Power’s solar-panel lineup in the region. “We are very pleased that Peja and his Global Energyg Solutions organization have joined with SPI as we expand our internationapl distribution network into a part of the worlds where demand of solar isgrowinv rapidly,” Solar Power chief executivwe officer Steve Kircher said in a news releass Wednesday. Stojakovic, a sweet-shootingy small forward for the New Orleans will be available at the Solar Power booth this week at InterSolar 2009in Munich. Germany.
Solarf Power has “an innovativ e line of photovoltaic solar energy productxs that are associated withvery high-quality product and performance standards,” said a 10-year NBA player. Roseville-based Solar Power SOPW) is an international manufacturer, distributor and installer of photovoltaicsolar systems. Sharesz of Solar Power droppefd 7cents — or about 9.5 percent — to 67 centd in midday trading Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Martinez takes Miami-Dade Blue to Washington - South Florida Business Journal:
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Martinez, who led the project’s creation, announced the launch of Miami-Dadde Blue last month. The health plan targetd the morethan 600,000 uninsured residents and small businesses with up to 50 It was co-designed by and the Office of Countywidwe Healthcare Planning and will be available July 1. Martinexz said Friday that, at the very he had gotten his foot in the door with therighyt people. “I met quite a few peopld who could actually get it in front of the he said. “And also the people who will push it as anational model.
” On Friday, Houser Democrats unveiled health care legislation that includesz a new public health insurance plan and subsidies for low- and middle-income families to purchase health Martinez also met Wednesday with members of Congress including U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and U.S. Rep Ileanz Ros-Lehtinen along with a host of otherfederao officials. Miami-Dade Blue individual plans aremedically underwritten, based on age and and range in cost from $70 to $300 a Small group plans provide coverage regardlessw of pre-existing conditions. The planes provide a range of services includingoffice visits, hospitalization, outpatient surgery, pharmacy and dental coverage.
Therd are more than 1,500 physicians and sevejn hospitals across all areas of the county that are as wellas clinics, pharmacies and other
Martinez, who led the project’s creation, announced the launch of Miami-Dadde Blue last month. The health plan targetd the morethan 600,000 uninsured residents and small businesses with up to 50 It was co-designed by and the Office of Countywidwe Healthcare Planning and will be available July 1. Martinexz said Friday that, at the very he had gotten his foot in the door with therighyt people. “I met quite a few peopld who could actually get it in front of the he said. “And also the people who will push it as anational model.
” On Friday, Houser Democrats unveiled health care legislation that includesz a new public health insurance plan and subsidies for low- and middle-income families to purchase health Martinez also met Wednesday with members of Congress including U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek and U.S. Rep Ileanz Ros-Lehtinen along with a host of otherfederao officials. Miami-Dade Blue individual plans aremedically underwritten, based on age and and range in cost from $70 to $300 a Small group plans provide coverage regardlessw of pre-existing conditions. The planes provide a range of services includingoffice visits, hospitalization, outpatient surgery, pharmacy and dental coverage.
Therd are more than 1,500 physicians and sevejn hospitals across all areas of the county that are as wellas clinics, pharmacies and other
Monday, January 23, 2012
Spain workers lose bridge holidays in debt crisis austerity move - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times | Spain workers lose bridge holidays in debt crisis austerity move Los Angeles Times Europe's debt crisis has decimated Spain's workforce, and unemployment here tops 23%. (Denis Doyle, Bloomberg / January 4, 2012) By Lauren Frayer, Los Angeles Times Considering how many of his friends are unemployed, electrician Javier Ramirez felt ... |
Friday, January 20, 2012
MUSIC: Library Voices to reinforce the Saskatchewan Invasion - Gig City
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MUSIC: Library Voices to reinforce the Saskatchewan Invasion Gig City The full itinerary can't be disclosed yet, but the band has been confirmed for Toronto's Edgefest, and don't be surprised to see its name on bills at other summer festivals. Fans won't see any new material this go-around, as one of the band members has ... |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Analyst raises AMR
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He attributes this gain in optimiskm to the fact that American reported a lowe than expected loss for thesecond quarter. Derchinm is even more positive about raisingthe company’s expected loss of 29 cents per share in 2010 to the prediction that will break Derchin also toted American’s ability to execute cost control and the company’s overall competitiveness in the markey for his improved “Management has a culture of cost control and financia l prudence which helped them avoid bankruptcyu in the post-9/11 recession,” Derchin’s reporyt said. “In fact, unit costs excluding labor, are amongg the lowest in the industry.
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He attributes this gain in optimiskm to the fact that American reported a lowe than expected loss for thesecond quarter. Derchinm is even more positive about raisingthe company’s expected loss of 29 cents per share in 2010 to the prediction that will break Derchin also toted American’s ability to execute cost control and the company’s overall competitiveness in the markey for his improved “Management has a culture of cost control and financia l prudence which helped them avoid bankruptcyu in the post-9/11 recession,” Derchin’s reporyt said. “In fact, unit costs excluding labor, are amongg the lowest in the industry.
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