Why Blue Shield of California is shaking up its prescription drug model

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Top Story Why Blue Shield of California Is Shaking Up its Prescription Drug Model Blue Shield of California is cutting many of its ties with CVS Caremark (though not all) and adding four additional partners for its prescription drug benefits. These partners include Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Amazon Pharmacy. The changes are needed to disrupt the current broken system, said Salina Wong, senior director of clinical pharmacy programs at Blue Shield of California. Sponsored Content Driving for Results: 3 Key Benefits of Telehealth Presented by Greenway Health Explore the myriad benefits telehealth offers to healthcare providers and patients alike. From enhanced convenience and improved privacy to streamlined workflows and elevated patient satisfaction, find out how telehealth is reshaping the future of healthcare delivery. Learn More>> Tick Tock Your opportunity to save $150 is ticking away. If you don't purchase your ticket now, not only will you lose out on saving some money, but you could lose out on valuable industry knowledge, innovative ideas, partners and connections. All that and more awaits you at INVEST Digital Health on October 26th in Dallas at Pegasus Park. Get My Ticket Now

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