Caremark Anticipates Modest Uptake For Medicare Rx Benefit In 2006
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The PBM expects enrollment may not rise significantly until 2010 or later. Beneficiary participation in Part D could mirror the slow uptake of the drug discount card, CEO Crawford says, asserting that seniors "don't understand" the new benefit.
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