PharmacyLink

2008

PharmacyLink, 2008 - Volume 1

• 2008 Drug List Changes
• Updated Pharmacy Website

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PharmacyLink, 2008 - Volume 2

• Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS) for Pharmacies
• New 2008 Generics
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) Regulations for Pharmacies

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2007

PharmacyLink, 2007 - Volume 1

• Generic versions of popular brand-name drugs now available, along with incentives for members

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PharmacyLink, 2007 - Volume 2

• Maximize Your Benefit service helps members, pharmacies by promoting generic medications
• New generic versions of popular drugs available in 2007
• Pharmacists can help spread the word about physician's online prior authorization tool

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PharmacyLink, 2007 - Volume 3

• Access to medication costs available on Humana.com
• RxMentor^SM program expands to assist more members

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2006

PharmacyLink, 2006 - Volume 1

• Medication Therapy Management program launches this spring
• Important details about Humana's new Medicare Part D plan

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PharmacyLink, 2006 - Volume 2

• Introduction to Humana's SmartSummary Rx^SM

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PharmacyLink, 2006 - Volume 3

• Enhanced online Pharmacy Locator includes pharmacy features

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PharmacyLink, 2006 - Volume 4

• Important changes to Humana's 2007 Drug List available online for members, pharmacists
• Argus contracts with ACS Heritage for on-site audits on behalf of Humana
• Humana's Complete PDP offers members help with coverage gap

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2005

PharmacyLink, 2005 - Volume 1

• Maximize Your Benefit expanded to encourage lower cost alternatives
• Tips for completing a smooth transaction with the HumanaAccess^SM Visa^® card

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PharmacyLink, 2005 - Volume 2

• Medicare Part D is on the horizon for seniors, pharmacists and Humana
• Humana, Argus team up on pharmacy benefits
• Understanding effective dates on Humana ID Cards

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2004

PharmacyLink, 2004 - Volume 1

• Humana introduces HumanaAccess^SM MasterCard Card to more members
• Humana Drug List changes are announced for 2004
• Humana ID cards made HIPAA compliant

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PharmacyLink, 2004 - Volume 2

• Humana Military moves TRICARE pharmacy claims to Express Scripts
• Midyear Drug List changes announced
• Ochsner acquisition brings pharmacy benefit management changes
• HumanaAccess^SM Card gets a new look

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2003

PharmacyLink, 2003 - Volume 1

• Humana Drug List also available for electronic download on ePocrates
• AdvancePCS Help Desk offers support for pharmacists

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PharmacyLink, 2003 - Volume 2

• HumanaAccess introduced
• Copayment rebate offered on generic drugs
• Humana expands Rx benefit options

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PharmacyLink, 2003 - Volume 3

• Humana helps consumers save $7.5 million in out-of-pocket-expenses
• Select Humana members receive pharmacy discount on prescriptions
• Switching to over-the-counter Prilosec may save money for members

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2002

PharmacyLink, 2002 - Volume 1

• Rx4 membership is growing
• HIPAA provisions impact pharmacists
• Humana establishes home page for members

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PharmacyLink, 2002 - Volume 2

• Humana introduces new Rx4 payment options
• Drug classification is determined by First DataBank, not Humana

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PharmacyLink, 2002 - Volume 3

• Use of lower cost possible alternatives may lower out-of-pocket costs
• TRICARE claims submission changes
• Debit cards make paying easier
• Pharmacy Web site draws thousands of Humana.com visitors

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PharmacyLink, 2002 - Volume 4

• Tips to make debit card transactions easier
• Generic vs. brand-name drugs: separating fact from fiction
• Medicare+Choice changes set for 2003
• Changes made to Drug List for 2003

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2001

PharmacyLink, 2001 - Volume 1

• Humana unveils new pharmacy benefit plan
• Medicare+Choice prescription drug changes for 2001 highlighted
• Humana announces new member Internet functionality
• Drugs removed from prior authorization

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PharmacyLink, 2001 - Volume 2

• Several new drugs are on the horizon
• Humana makes self-injectable medication more accessible
• Generic usage has increased
• Top utilized drugs on the Rx4 Drug List

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PharmacyLink, 2001 - Volume 3

• Network pharmacists may start to see members with new card
• Humana adds two new TRICARE regions to business
• Customers may have questions about coverage of Tamoxifen

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PharmacyLink, 2001 - Volume 4

• Humana Medicare+Choice benefits changing for 2002
• Drug List changes announced

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2000

PharmacyLink, 2000 - Volume 1

• Analysis shows GI drugs still being prescribed with Cox2s
• Pharmacists' corner: Prior authorization still required on some preferred drug list (PDL) drugs
• Ethics Help Line allows private reporting

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PharmacyLink, 2000 - Volume 2

• Humana adopts new process for injectables
• Humana sets new dispensing limits for two drugs
• Humana adds agents to formulary
• Humana responds to Rezulin^® withdrawal

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PharmacyLink, 2000 - Volume 3

• Humana clinical action team develops report for combating depression
• Humana ethics booklet available in October
• Dispensing limits for preferred and nonpreferred drugs

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PharmacyLink, 2000 - Volume 4

• Humana makes minor changes to 2001 Drug List
• New leadership guides Humana's corporate pharmacy management

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