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Free Supermarket Drugs in FloridaPublix supermarket chain said it will make seven common prescription antibiotics available for free, joining other major retailers in trying to lure customers to their stores with cheap medications. Read More —Source: Sun-Sentinel, August 7, 2007 Kaiser, Blue Cross Blue Shield Top RankingsIn advance of the annual open-enrollment period–when millions of people who obtain health care insurance through their employer or through Medicare have the opportunity to switch plans–Consumer Reports National Research Center studied the experiences of 37,000 CR subscribers enrolled in HMO and PPO health plans. Read More —Source: Vimo, Consumer Reports, August 6, 2007 
Cancer: Coffee vs. WineSource: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that mice's natural defenses against pre-cancerous cells was boosted by 400% when they were prescribed a combination of caffeinated water and exercise. The mice were given doses of caffeine and ultra-violet radiation associated with skin cancer. Meanwhile, another study found that red wine boosted incidences of cancer among 500,000 Europeans. Read More U.S. May Pay Docs to Share Your Records
Health records that follow you even after you quit an HMO or PPO would make a trip to any doctor quick and easy because any physician would be able to look at your history. If you were totally unconscious after a car crash, doctors could still find out your prior medical history before treating you — whether or not you had ever been to a doctor in the same network. But many health consumers will likely want the option not to participate in the program if they feel the system infringes on their privacy in any way. Read More Generic Backlog Keeps Your Drug Prices High
It looks like a backlog of pending applications is preventing the FDA from approving the growing number of generic drug applications that would help American consumers pay less when they head to the drug store. Read More MinuteClinics at 200
MinuteClinic announced it had opened its 200th clinic, and reiterated its plans to enter every market where CVS/Pharmacy stores are located. "By the end of 2007," said Michael Howe, MinuteClinic CEO, "we expect to have more than 400 MinuteClinic locations and longer term, based on consumer demand, we expect to have MinuteClinics in over 2,500 CVS/pharmacy locations." But a study says doctors are concerned. Read More
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The Vimo BeatNew Online Drug Guide ... Plus Instant Phone Support for Insurance Shoppers Vimo just introduced its online Drug Guide, featuring detailed descriptions of thousands of drugs and supplements. Search for a drug now.
Meanwhile, Vimo is receiving amazing feedback for its first-of-its-kind "click to call" service that connects health insurance buyers with live phone support from an agent -- in seconds! When you enter your telephone number into Vimo’s click-to-call service, your phone will ring. After you pick up, we will match you with a licensed insurance expert who specializes in the insurance options in your region. Once the agent answers, you can ask any questions you may have, and the agent will help you find the insurance plan that best meets your needs. Vimo customers are reporting that the human service they receive from an agent saves time and makes the whole shopping experience easier. As one customer said: "I am really thankful for this service from Vimo. It got me exactly what I needed without having to spend loads of time researching for various plans. I emailed my broker the items that were important to me and he selected the appropriate plans for me. It was that easy. I will definitely use this in the future." Click-to-call is only available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Click here to try it. It's free. |
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