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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Waukesha, WI
August 15, 2013
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Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Lake Geneva, WI
September 11-13, 2013
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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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July: Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month
Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the US each year. Some are born with congenital anomalies like cleft lip and palate, others with more complex, life-threatening craniofacial conditions. Some are burned; others are injured in accidents and animal attacks, or diagnosed with various oral/head/neck and skin diseases.
Promote awareness and prevention by clicking here for more information.
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CNN. For a long time, the US was ranked as the heaviest population in the world. According to recent United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization report, that title now belongs to Mexico. This article places the blame on high-calorie, low-cost foods and a sedentary lifestyle. (Payne, 7/11) Full Story
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New York Times. A new study has found that waiting 1-2 minutes to clamp a newborn's umbilical cord after it's born may have great health benefits for the child. Delaying clamping allows a baby to recover 30-40% of it's blood and those babies were less likely to be iron-deficient 6 months after birth. (Saint Louis, 7/10) Full Story
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Reuters. According to a study of 34 countries, health care in the US has fallen behind the pace of progress in many other wealthy nations. "In a 2010 report by the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund, the US, despite spending twice as much on healthcare, came in dead last compared with six peers - Britain, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand." (Steenhuysen, 7/10) Full Story
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Drug Channels. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have released information announcing that, for the most part, preferred pharmacy network plans are less expensive. On average, preferred pharmacies had prescription costs that were about 6% cheaper than those of non-preferred pharmacies. (Fein, 7/11) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. Last week the Obama administration announced that it would delay the requirement for large employers to offer health plans. The requirement that individuals obtain health insurance or pay a penalty - which starts at $95 next year, or 1 percent of household income, whichever is higher, and rises to $695 or 2.5 percent of household income in 2016 - has not changed. This article answers questions that employers may have. (7/3) Full Story
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HealthDay. Is health care reform on track for 2014? This article reviews which pieces of the health care law are set to take place in 2014, and which pieces will be delayed. (Pallarito, 7/11) Full Story
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