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Since 1984, APCI has been the ‘united voice of independent pharmacy’

APCI began as a small buying group for a limited number of independent pharmacies in central Alabama. Since that time, the cooperative has grown to more than 1,800 members pharmacies in 26 states, and provides its members with a wide range of products and services.

Our mission is to represent the economic and professional interests of independent pharmacies by providing leadership, vision, and a collective voice for our members in the healthcare marketplace. Our goal is to level the playing field for our member pharmacies by providing innovative, targeted programs to benefit our entire membership.

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Nov

2016

CVS Caremark®: Focus Brands - New Implementation

Effective January 1st 2017

Effective January 1, 2017, CVS Caremark® will begin to administer the prescription benefits for Focus Brands. Please update or create plan member profiles to reflect the changes regarding the following new plan adjudicating through CVS Caremark.

RXBIN: 004336

RXPCN: ADV

RXGRP: RX0407

Member ID Format: 9 digits, numeric only

Person Code: 2 digits, required

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

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Nov

2016

OptumRx: Simply - PBM Pharmacy Exit Notice for Florida

Effective January 1st 2017

Please be advised that, effective January 1, 2017, OptumRx Inc. will no longer provide service to Simply, Clear Health and Better Health members. Moving forward, all Pharmacy Benefits Management activities for Simply, Clear Health and Better Health will transfer to a new Pharmacy Benefit Manager. This change will affect all associated Simply, Clear Health and Better Health product lines.

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

4

Nov

2016

Express Scripts: Network Pharmacy Weekly

Inside this issue of Express Scripts' Network Pharmacy Weekly you will find the following:

  • Amerigroup/Anthem Formulary Updates
  • Provider Manual Updates

*Please see attached PDF for more information.

4

Nov

2016

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. - Ochsner Health System: Plan Profile Sheet

Effective January 1st 2017

MedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc. will begin processing for Ochsner Health System as of 1/1/2017.

Since you have already agreed to participate with MedImpact, there will be no information for you to return. Enclosed please find the following information to assist you in processing claims:

Sample ID Card(s)

Profile Sheet


*Please see attached PDF for more information.

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Nov

2016

CVS Caremark: CareSource - Children in Custody Pilot

Effective January 1st 2017

RXBIN: 004336

RXPCN: MCAIDOH

RXGRP: RX0797

Children in Custody (CIC) is a new Ohio Medicaid population that will be enrolled in managed care starting January 1, 2017. These children are in the custody of their local County Public Children Services Agency (PCSA) or County Job and Family Services (CDJFS).

Before enrollment begins, ODM is conducting a small pilot to test plan readiness. The pilot began on November 1, 2016 and will be monitored throughout November and December.

There are seven counties participating in the pilot: Clark, Fairfield, Franklin, Lorain, Medina, Richland, Summit

Transition of Care Requirements have been expanded for this population. CareSource is committed to eliminating any barriers to care during their transition, and do not want to turn Case Workers or Foster Parents away without assistance. If you receive a rejected claim message for a CareSource member during the hours of 7 am – 5pm, please reach out to CareSource at 1-800-488-0134. After Hours (5pm- 7am) please reach out to the CVS Caremark Pharmacy Help Desk at 1-800-364-6331. Please indicate you are requesting assistance for a Child in Custody.

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