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PharmacyLink

PharmacyLink

PharmacyLink is a quarterly publication that provides pharmacists with important information about Humana's products and services.

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
  • RxMentorSM 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 RxSM
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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 HumanaAccessSM 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 HumanaAccessSM 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
  • HumanaAccessSM 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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