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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
Mid-Sized Retirement and Healthcare Plan Management Conference
CO State Association of Health Underwriters
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National CooperativeRx is a not-for-profit coalition founded and owned by plan sponsors to achieve higher value prescription benefits through volume purchasing, clinical solutions, actionable data and unparalleled customer service. For your sales and marketing needs, please contact us at 866-679-9479, extension 223
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Arthritis Foundation Webinar
with Regional Health Promotion Director Lori Obluck
Did you know that arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States? Or that many types of arthritis can be prevented? To understand arthritis better, and how to work prevention into your workday, click in to view the webinar. Please feel free to share this video with your co-workers and plan participants! To view the 28 minute-long video, click here.
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HealthDay. New research indicates that men who are physically fit in their 40's, 50's, and 60's are less likely to develop cancer later in life. Men who were most fit were 68% less likely to develop lung cancer, 38% less likely to develop colorectal cancer, and overall less likely to die from prostate cancer. (Doheny, 5/16) Full Story
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CNN. The Institute of Medicine released a report that questions current guidelines on salt consumption. While the study found that lowering salt intake from very high levels to moderate levels improved health, drastically cutting salt intake too much increased the risk of health problems. (Young, 5/14) Full Story
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USA Today. Walgreens and CVS Caremark have extended their agreement for Walgreens to continue to fill prescriptions for people who use CVS Caremark for their drug benefits. Details of the multi-year agreement haven't been released. (5/13) Full Story
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Time. Researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital found that combining the drugs teriparatide and denosumab improved bone density in post-menopausal women better than either one of the drugs alone. (Sifferlin, 5/16) Full Story
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Reuters. For a long time, doctors have been prescribing the same chemotherapy for all cancers. New tools are now allowing doctors to determine whether the treatment can be targeted, or whether chemotherapy is even necessary. (Beasley, 15) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. Young adults are now able to remain on their parents' health insurance until age 26. However, some gaps in insurance may still create problems when it comes to coverage for mental health issues, substance abuse and maternity care. (Andrews, 5/14) Full Story
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