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Since 1984, APCI has been the ‘united voice of independent pharmacy’

APCI began as a small buying group for a limited number of independent pharmacies in central Alabama. Since that time, the cooperative has grown to more than 1,800 members pharmacies in 26 states, and provides its members with a wide range of products and services.

Our mission is to represent the economic and professional interests of independent pharmacies by providing leadership, vision, and a collective voice for our members in the healthcare marketplace. Our goal is to level the playing field for our member pharmacies by providing innovative, targeted programs to benefit our entire membership.

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Oct

2016

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Marketing Guidelines

SilverScript Insurance Company requires all of its contracted providers to be aware of and comply with CMS’ Provider Marketing rules and regulations. This summary of Medicare guidelines governs how you can and cannot inform or educate patients about enrollment and plan information.

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Oct

2016

CVS Caremark: SilverScript - 2017 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Information

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is only days away. We at SilverScript® value our independent and regional chain pharmacy partners and the patients you care for. As the nation’s largest1 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, we’re proud to have you in our network and to provide our members the option to choose the pharmacy they want, not limit their selection to find a lower copay. Below are some highlights for the 2017 SilverScript Choice plan:

  • Low, consistent copays at EVERY network pharmacy
  • $0 deductible on every formulary drug in ALL tiers2
  • Below or de minimus for CMS benchmark in 48 states3 (not in Alaska or Nevada)
  • More than 3,300 formulary drugs most prescribed for people on Medicare

Keeping copays low at ALL of our network pharmacies means that your customers can use their SilverScript benefits with confidence, knowing they can continue to rely on YOU for their prescriptions.

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

12

Oct

2016

CVS Caremark: SilverScript - Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Information

The 2016 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is well underway! SilverScript® Insurance Company (SilverScript), the nation’s second largest1 stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan sponsor, is pleased to:

  • share great news about SilverScript Receiving an Overall 4-star Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  • offer additional 2016 AEP brochures with easy online ordering, and
  • recap CMS provider guidelines.

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

11

Oct

2016

OptumRx: Texas Labor Code

Attached please find information regarding OptumRx (formerly) Catamaran and Texas Labor Code Updates for the following:

  • Cypress Care
  • Modern Medical
  • Tech Health

11

Oct

2016

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Emergency Preparedness Pharmacy Communication

Effective October 11th 2016

Some MedImpact plans have activated the emergency service to allow overrides for members displaced by the emergency effective 10/07/2016 through 10/21/2016.

In the event of a ‘declared emergency’, MedImpact will follow the guidelines set by NCPDP in the NCPDP EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION Version 1.1 September 2008.

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

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