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September 28, 2018 77 mins

Recorded September 25th,

2018


Listen in to a heated discussion on the trend of large health insurance companies purchasing pharmacies, namely the recent 52 billion dollar deal between Cigna and Express Scripts. Initially  Lee and Eric go on a little “rant” on the implications that may follow for clinicians and patient care.  They also discuss the facts and experiences of poor advocacy with in and for the profession.


Lee and Eric eventually turn the conversation into a positive call to action for change with in the practice of physical therapy practice and advocacy!  


Your thoughts, recommendation/suggestions and discussions are encouraged!!

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/17/health/cigna-express-scripts-merger.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-nearing-antitrust-approval-of-health-mergers-combining-cvs-aetna-cigna-express-scripts-1536171360

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/04/health/cvs-aetna-merger.html



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