Express Scripts

How Will Insurer-PBM Deals Affect Health Costs?
M&A

How Will Insurer-PBM Deals Affect Health Costs?

It may take awhile, but the recent mergers of health insurers and pharmacy benefits managers could meaningfully mitigate the costs of care.
By David McCann | October 11, 2018
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Icahn Blasts Cigna Deal for PBM as ‘Travesty’
M&A

Icahn Blasts Cigna Deal for PBM as ‘Travesty’

The investor urges Cigna shareholders to reject the acquisition of Express Scripts, calling it potentially “one of the worst blunders in corporate history."
By Matthew Heller | August 7, 2018
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Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in Big PBM Move
Strategy

Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in Big PBM Move

The $54 billion deal is the latest move by an insurer to cut health care costs by bringing pharmacy benefits and medical claims under one roof.
By Matthew Heller | March 8, 2018
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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Sept. 11
People

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Sept. 11

Docker, Express Scripts, Crocs, CSX, AECOM, Verso, Quaker Chemical, Merrill, Monotype Imaging, Novitex.
By Joan Urdang | September 11, 2015
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Express Scripts’ Smith Steps Down as CFO
People

Express Scripts’ Smith Steps Down as CFO

After less than a year on the job, the former Wal-Mart exec announces her departure from the pharmacy benefit manager.
By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2014
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Forecasting Error Cost Walgreen’s CFO His Job
People

Forecasting Error Cost Walgreen’s CFO His Job

Wade Miquelon, the drugstore chain's ex-CFO, took the blame for a $1.1 billion forecasting flub.
By David McCann | August 20, 2014
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Drug Prices: Costly Cures
Risk & Compliance

Drug Prices: Costly Cures

An American fight over expensive new treatments has global implications.
By Economist Staff | June 9, 2014
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Drug-Benefits War Heats Up
People

Drug-Benefits War Heats Up

Pharmacy benefits management goliath Express Scripts has a smaller but fattened-up competitor nipping at its heels. An interview with Jeff Park, CFO of new number-four player Catamaran.
By David McCann | July 23, 2012
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Walgreen, Express Scripts End War
Human Capital & Careers

Walgreen, Express Scripts End War

The pharmacy chain blinks first in the parties' epic pricing struggle — perhaps setting the stage for corporate cost savings on drug benefits.
By David McCann | July 19, 2012
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Private Pharmacos Out-sell Drug Stores
Management Accounting

Private Pharmacos Out-sell Drug Stores

One possible explanation: pharmacies often sell more than prescription drugs, and the recession may have cut into revenues gleaned from things like toiletries and candy.
By Marielle Segarra | April 6, 2012
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Companies May Win This Drug War
Human Capital & Careers

Companies May Win This Drug War

The conflict between Express Scripts and Walgreen just might lead to lower drug-benefit costs for companies.
By David McCann | March 1, 2012
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Walgreen-Express Scripts War Could Cut Drug Costs
Human Capital & Careers

Walgreen-Express Scripts War Could Cut Drug Costs

The pricing donnybrook between the giant chain and the big pharmacy benefits manager could give plan sponsors more market clout.
By David McCann | January 18, 2012
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