Express Scripts News Archives

Medical device maker American Medical Systems Holdings Inc. affirmed its full-year earnings outlook Tuesday, after reporting that first-quarter profit more than doubled. via Boston Globe

I was insulted after reading Mr. Al Gurule's narrative regarding call center jobs and simply could not resist responding. via Pueblo Chieftain

If you're one of the nearly 47 million Americans without health insurance, or if your plan offers only limited drug coverage or requires high co-payments, you're probably feeling the pinch of rising costs for ... via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From Consumer Reports, here are three cost-cutting strategies that can help you save on medications without cutting corners on quality -- or your health: Use mail order. via The Morning Call

“The airlines are raising prices and they're also looking at ways to add additional revenue very quietly”

If you are looking ahead to summer vacation travel plans, you might want to stop looking and start booking. via MyFox St. Louis

The technique's success is prompting scientists to think of other places in the solar system where they would like to use radar sounders. via Science Daily

“We have single-digit trend increases predicted over the next four years”

Prescription drug costs rose 5.5 percent last year, according to Express Scripts Inc. via STLtoday

Last year marked the first time in at least five years that consumers paid less, on average, in their prescription drug copay, according to the 2007 Drug Trend Report released by pharmacy benefit manager ... via Earth Times

Travelers flying out of St. Louis are in for more headaches. The regional carrier Trans States Airlines canceled about a dozen flights Tuesday and says as many as 40 flights faced cancellation on Wednesday. via Southeast Missourian

“Instead, communications and a more advanced understanding of the consumer are needed to accelerate better health and value”

Express Scripts said Tuesday it has established a Center for Cost-Effective Consumerism with some of the nation's leading experts in order to structure and promote effective consumer programs. via St. Louis Business Journal

“But the role is clear. It's a regulator's role, and you have to enforce the regulations.”

In an age when iPods and remote controls bring instant gratification, few activities provide more genuine adventure than travel. via MySanAntonio.com

“There's a lot of land there we could put to good use for the people of the city.”

A consortium of investors wants to buy the sprawling Doane Stuart School campus for a mixed-use development that could include housing, a hotel and other commercial uses, two city officials said Wednesday. via Albany Times Union

Express Scripts , one of the largest pharmacy benefit management companies in North America, announced today its intention to release its first quarter earnings on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 after the market ... via Business Wire

“We've been making positive things happen for our investors and our employees - and that will remain our focus in the months ahead”

Atlanta-based Kronos Hotels, LLC, continues its rise as one of America's fastest-growing independent owners and operators of upper economy brand full-service properties with the announced acquisition of eight ... via Hotel Interactive

For approximately $45 million, Kronos Hotels, LLC will acquire eight midscale hotels in two deals. via Hotel Business

“Promoting the use of generic drugs is one of many strategies implemented by BCBSMA to improve the quality and the affordability of health care”

Apr 4, 2008 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members are finding that generic drugs are safe, have a proven track record and are affordable, and as a result, they are using them more often. via Med Ad News