| 11-20-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Kicks Off Annual Thanks and Giving(R) Campaign for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital| In store fundraiser runs through December 12
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy kicks off its annual in store fundraiser for the sixth year to support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign, beginning this Sunday and running through December 12. CVS/pharmacy store colleagues will encourage customers to add $1 to their purchase at the register to support the lifesaving research of St. Jude, one of the world's premier centers for the research... |
| | 11-12-2009 | Video: New CVS/pharmacy Data Reveals Older Americans Could Save An Average of $612 Annually By Switching Medicare Part D Plans| CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Kick-Off Medicare Part D Educational Events To Help Seniors Realize Savings
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D beginning on November 15, CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) are urging older adults and their caregivers to review their Medicare Part D options in order to find the lowest cost plan that meets their needs.
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| | 11-11-2009 | MinuteClinic Celebrates National Nurse Practitioner Week and Recognizes Role of Practitioners in Helping To Close Primary Care Gap|
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Nurse Practitioner Week (Nov. 8-14), MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care centers in the United States, salutes practitioners across the country who deliver patient-centered care and help to increase access to high-quality, affordable medical treatment.
MinuteClinic nurse practitioners and physician assistants serve patients at about 500 MinuteClinic locations inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in... |
| | 11-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Programs Help People with Diabetes Maintain Optimal Adherence to Therapy| Comprehensive programs improve optimal adherence rates for continuing patients and patients new to therapy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) said the company's comprehensive adherence program for people with diabetes positively impacts medication adherence for both new and continuing patients. A review of data tracking the program found that 75.6 percent of patients continuing on a diabetes therapy who participated in the adherence program maintained optimal... |
| | 11-10-2009 | CVS Caremark and Generation Health Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Personalized Medicine| Integrated approach to pharmacogenomic medicine to improve patient outcomes and reduce cost
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy health care provider, and Generation Health, Inc., a genetic benefit management company (GBM), today announced a strategic partnership to expand pharmacogenomic (PGx) clinical and testing services for CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients to improve care for ... |
| | 11-05-2009 | David Denton to Become CVS Caremark Chief Financial Officer|
Denton replaces David Rickard who retires at year end
Laird Daniels named Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009--
CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of David M.
Denton to the new role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, effective January 1, 2010. Denton will succeed David Rickard
who announced in February of this year his intention to retire a... |
| | 11-05-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces New Authorization of Repurchase Program for up to $2 Billion of Common Stock| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $2.0
billion of its outstanding common stock. The share repurchase
authorization, which is effective immediately and expires at the end of
2011, permits the Company to effect the repurchases from time to time
through a combination of open market repurchases, privately ... |
| | 11-05-2009 | CVS Caremark Reports Record Third Quarter 2009 Results|
Third Quarter Year-Over-Year Highlights:
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.65 (excluding an
$0.11 income tax benefit), up 8.1%
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.71 (including an
$0.11 income tax benefit)
Net revenues of $24.6 billion, up 18.1%
PBM revenues increased 23.4%, with pharmacy network revenues up
28.3% while mail choice reven... |
| | 11-04-2009 | Company Appoints New SVP, Marketing for PBM Business| Len Greer Joins Company from ActiveHealth
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the appointment of Len Greer to the position of SVP, Marketing for its pharmacy benefit management business. Greer assumes responsibility for the company's PBM marketing from Jack Bruner, who is transitioning to the new role of EVP, Strategic Development.
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Greer brings twenty years of experience i... |
| | 11-03-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma| MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 03, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has become a participating provider with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, the state's oldest and largest private health insurer.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma provides health care benefit plans for more than 600,000 Oklahomans. Those members will now have access to MinuteClinic health care centers located inside select ... |
| | 11-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Extends Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP) Contract for Retail Pharmacy and Clinical Services| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009--
CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced it has extended its contract to
provide retail pharmacy benefit services and all clinical services for
the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Government-wide Service Benefit Plan,
also known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP). The three-year
contract, originally due to expire at the end of 2010, has been extended
through the end of 2011. FEP covers approximately 4.9... |
| | 11-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at Upcoming Conferences| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will be
presenting at two investor conferences during the month of November. Tom
Ryan, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will
present at the Credit Suisse Annual Healthcare Conference in Phoenix, AZ
on November 12, 2009 at approximately 8:30a.m. local time (10:30a.m.
EST). In addition, Mr. Ryan and Dave Rickard, E... |
| | 11-02-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Enhances Online Photo Experience With Re-Launch of CVSPhoto.com| New Site Presents Customers with Faster Uploads, Improved Navigation and New Products from Disney and Nickelodeon - Just In Time for the Holidays
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced the re-launch of its newly enhanced Photo website, CVSPhoto.com. Newly added features include faster upload speeds, improved site navigation and improved product creation tools. In addition, CVSPhoto.com now offers a wider selection of products, i... |
| | 10-29-2009 | CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic and Allina Hospitals & Clinics Form Strategic Partnership|
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and Allina Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota and western Wisconsin have formed a partnership to pursue collaborative activities that will focus on enhancing high-quality health care services in the communities they serve. MinuteClinic is the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, with about 500 locations nationally and 24 loca... |
| | 10-26-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Rewards Shoppers For Passing on Plastic Bags|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The Wall Street Journal, approximately 100 billion plastic shopping bags are used in the U.S. each year, and only roughly one to three percent of those bags are recycled. To encourage shoppers to cut down on the use of single-use plastic bags, CVS/pharmacy has introduced a new product and program called GreenBagTag which rewards members of the company's ExtraCare loyalty program for declining plastic bags when making a purchase. As o... |
| | 10-23-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Third Quarter 2009 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (EST) with analysts and
investors to discuss its third quarter 2009 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for
all interested parties. To access the webcast, vis... |
| | 10-22-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Interactive Web and Mobile Features on CVS.com| New website enhancements offer convenient customer tools for managing prescriptions and delivering valueWOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct 22, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced it has added innovative new features to CVS.com to enhance the user experience by providing instant access to prescription management tools, important health information and customer savings. With the introduction of CVS.com Mobile (m.cvs.com), CVS/pharmacy provides custom... |
| | 10-15-2009 | CVS Caremark Announces Updates to Flu Vaccine Program| CVS/pharmacy seasonal flu shot clinics to run through October 22 MinuteClinic to continue administering seasonal flu vaccines
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that its seasonal flu shot clinics will run through October 22, in light of manufacturer delays in delivery of seasonal flu vaccine affecting all health care providers. However, MinuteClinic will continue to administer seasonal flu vaccines at its 500 locations in 25 states throughout the... |
| | 10-14-2009 | CVS Caremark Undertakes Multi-Year Study to Improve Patient Medication Adherence| Improved Adherence Could Positively Impact Patient Health and Save Consumers and Health Plans Billions
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is sponsoring research to investigate patient adherence to prescription drug therapies and identify ways to increase adherence. Working with researchers from Harvard and Brigham and Women's Hospital, the company expects knowledge gained from the research will help health professionals better understand patient behavior and lead... |
| | 10-13-2009 | CVS Caremark Research Illustrates How Innovative Pharmacy Benefit Plan Design Optimizes Generic Utilization| Data presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Educational Conference
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) presented data at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Annual Educational Conference, which illustrates how innovative pharmacy benefit plan design can impact generic utilization. The study further underscores how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) can work with plan sponsors to manage costs and improve health outcomes by working t... |
| | 10-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Statement Regarding Results of 2010 Medicare Part D Bidding Process| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced that the number of
low income subsidy (“LIS”) members enrolled in its Silverscript and
Accendo Medicare Part D plans will likely decline by approximately 30 to
35% in 2010. The Company based its conclusions on a preliminary review
of the results of the 2010 Medicare Part D competitive bidding process
recently released by the Centers for Medicare an... |
| | 10-01-2009 | CVS Caremark Celebrates Outstanding Pharmacy Care to Patients During American Pharmacists Month in October|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark announced today that it will celebrate American Pharmacists Month in October by recognizing its outstanding pharmacy teams. The Company employs about 25,000 pharmacists in its 7,000 retail stores, mail service pharmacies and specialty pharmacies across 44 states and Washington DC.
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CVS Caremark pharmacists are dedicated to improving the lives of their patients. ... |
| | 10-01-2009 | CVS Caremark Launches Distribution of $3 million in Free Seasonal Flu Shot Vouchers to the Unemployed| Nationwide flu vaccination campaign kicks off today in Boston
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- With the unemployment rate currently at the highest in over two decades, CVS Caremark today announced it has begun to provide 100,000 free seasonal flu shots to the unemployed as part of its efforts to help keep Americans healthy this flu season. The initiative kicks off today at The Work Place, a member of the Massachusetts Career One-Stop Initiative in Boston.
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| | 09-29-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Brings Free F-Line MUNI Rides to San Francisco's Fleet Week| Residents and Visitors Can Take a Pass on Traffic and Enjoy Free Public Transportation on October 10 and 11WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 29, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced that it will sponsor free fares on all F-line MUNI trolleys on October 10(th) and 11(th), Saturday and Sunday of San Francisco's annual Fleet Week.
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"CVS/pharmacy strives to make a positive... |
| | 09-29-2009 | CVS Caremark and Microsoft HealthVault Expand Partnership to CVS/pharmacy Customers| CVS/pharmacy customers can now securely download their prescription history from cvs.com to their Microsoft HealthVault record
WOONSOCKET, R.I. and REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today announced the expansion of its partnership with Microsoft HealthVault. Now, CVS/pharmacy customers have the ability to securely download their prescription histories to their individual Microsoft HealthVault record. By visiting CVS.com, consumers who fill thei... |
| | 09-24-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Celebrates Grand Opening of its 7,000th Store| CVS/pharmacy President Larry Merlo to cut ribbon at new Little Canada, MN store
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy reached a milestone today with the grand opening of its 7,000th store in Little Canada, Minnesota. Larry Merlo, President of CVS/pharmacy, will mark the occasion by cutting the ribbon this morning along with Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner, Dan McElroy and Little Canada's Mayor, Bill Blesener.
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| | 09-22-2009 | CVS Caremark and Boundless Playgrounds Named Finalists for U.S. Chamber Partnership Award| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept 22, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) has recognized CVS Caremark for its partnership with Boundless Playgrounds, Inc. to build inclusive playgrounds for children of all abilities throughout the country.
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"This year has truly brought home the fact that none of us can solve problems alone, but together we can make a difference," said BCLC V... |
| | 09-18-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 18, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.07625 per share on
the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable November 3, 2009 to holders
of record on October 22, 2009.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The
Company fills or manages more than 1 billi... |
| | 09-01-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the 2009 Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference on September 11th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that David Rickard,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief
Administrative Officer, will be making a presentation to investors at
the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference on September 11, 2009.
Mr. Rickard is scheduled to speak at approximately 10:55a.m. EDT.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast ... |
| | 08-31-2009 | MinuteClinic Says Rand Corporation Study in Annals of Internal Medicine Study on Quality, Affordable Care at Retail Clinics Affirms Internal Information|
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by Rand Corporation, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes retail clinics provide quality care at lower costs and equal or better quality than other urgent care options. The study was based in part on data from MinuteClinic and illustrates the value that retail clinics offer in the effort to provide quality care and lower medical costs, MinuteClinic officials said today. MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of r... |
| | 08-31-2009 | CVS Caremark to Provide $3 Million in Free Flu Shots to the Unemployed| Company will offer 100,000 seasonal flu shots to job seekers as part of a nationwide flu vaccination effort
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a broad-reaching effort to keep Americans healthy this flu season, CVS Caremark today announced its commitment to providing 100,000 free seasonal flu shots to the unemployed. The program will include on-site flu clinics at One-Stop Career Center locations and distribution of vouchers for free flu shots at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteCl... |
| | 08-31-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Encourage Americans to Protect Themselves Early With a Seasonal Flu Shot| Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Conveniently Available at CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Health Care Centers Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 31, /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health care clinic provider in the U.S., today announced the availability of seasonal flu vaccinations and urged Americans to protect themselves early against the flu. CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are divisions of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), the largest p... |
| | 08-27-2009 | CVS Caremark Data Finds More than 50 Percent of Adults 45-years and Younger are not Adherent to Cholesterol Lowering Medications| CVS Caremark Proactive Pharmacy Care approach applies education and personalized outreach earlier to improve adherence
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- A study released today by CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) found that more than 50 percent of patients under the age of 45 who are prescribed a medication to treat high cholesterol are not optimally adherent to their therapy. In fact, the data showed that 58 percent of adults between the ages of 18-34 are not taking their cholester... |
| | 08-21-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Raises $4.4 Million for ALS Research Through Annual ALS Fundraising Campaign| Check to benefit ALS Therapy Alliance to be presented at Fenway Park Tonight
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today
that it has raised $4.4 million in just 21 days through its annual in-store
fundraising campaign for ALS research. This is the eighth year of the annual
fundraising effort which, to date, has raised $19.3 million for ALS research,
$1 at a time. This year's fundraiser took place in CVS/pharmacy locations
nationwide from June 7 to 27.
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| | 08-17-2009 | MinuteClinic Introduces New Services Just In Time for Back to School| New Acne Care Provides Help for Teenagers Conscious About Skin Conditions
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail-based health care in the United States, is making it easy
and affordable for students to go back to school healthy by offering a series
of new services that include acne care, sports and college physicals and
treatment for minor skin conditions.
The expanded services, provided at convenient MinuteClinic locat... |
| | 08-13-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Helping Consumers with Challenge of Filling Prescriptions on Time| Nearly one-third of patients forget to fill prescriptions on time
New ReadyFill(R) Program can help improve medication compliance
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- There are lots of
reasons consumers say they do not take their medications, but being busy or
simply forgetting top the list. A new study from CVS Caremark found that
nearly three in ten consumers (28%) sometimes forget to refill their
prescriptions on time, and this is despite the fact th... |
| | 08-13-2009 | CVS Caremark Announces Results of 2009 Health IQ Study| Findings underscore need to improve health outcomes, increase access and
control costs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE:
CVS) announced today the results of its 2009 Health IQ study which examined
consumer attitudes and behaviors around health care and prescription usage.
Among its findings, the study underscores the need for expanded health care
coverage along with cost savings realized by improving health c... |
| | 08-04-2009 | CVS Caremark and Inverness Medical Innovations Launch Strategic Alliance to Provide Enhanced Health Management Services to Clients| WOONSOCKET, R.I., and WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) and Inverness Medical Innovations (NYSE: IMA), through
its Alere health management business, today announced a strategic alliance
which will enhance the companies' ability to deliver more timely, highly
coordinated and personalized health management services. The companies said
the alliance will improve participants' health care outcomes while helping
payers and employers more efficiently ma... |
| | 08-04-2009 | CVS Caremark Reports Record Second Quarter 2009 Results; Company Raises 2009 Guidance| Second Quarter Year-Over-Year Highlights:
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced revenues,
operating profit, and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30,
2009.
Revenues:
Net revenues for the second quarter of 2009, increased $3.7 billion to
$24.9 billion, up from $21.1 billion during the second quarter of 2008.
Revenues in the pharmacy services segm... |
| | 08-03-2009 | 'See What's Free' Campaign Launches at CVS/pharmacy Locations Nationwide| Nation's largest drugstore chain is offering free 'thank you' gifts to
ExtraCare cardholders all month long
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy with 6,900 convenient locations nationwide, today announced
the launch of its second annual "See What's Free" campaign. This special
promotion for ExtraCare cardholders will make more than 50 million customers
eligible for a free 'thank you' gift simply by shopp... |
| | 07-30-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Enhancing Accessibility for the Visually Impaired To Its Web Site and Store Point of Sales Devices| Initiative Announced In Collaboration with State and National Organizations for the Blind
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
largest retail pharmacy, announced today that it is implementing functional
improvements to benefit its customers with visual impairments and other
disabilities. The Company has installed tactile keypads in all CVS stores and
it will enhance its website in 2009.
Today's announcement is the result of a collaboration betw... |
| | 07-28-2009 | CVS Caremark Names Andrew J. Sussman, M.D., as President/Chief Operating Officer of MinuteClinic| Former EVP, Chief Operating Officer of UMass Memorial Medical Center to begin
September 1
WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS)
announced today that it has named Andrew J. Sussman, M.D., as the new
President/Chief Operating Officer of MinuteClinic, the company's retail-based
health clinic subsidiary, and as Senior Vice President/Associate Chief Medical
Officer of CVS Caremark. In his new roles, Dr. Sussman will be... |
| | 07-27-2009 | American CareSource Holdings Increases ACS Network's Convenience and Quality With MinuteClinic Signing| DALLAS and WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- American CareSource
Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANCI), the nation's leading ancillary health care
system, today announced the expansion of its ancillary services provider
network with the signing of MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of
retail-based health care centers in the United States with about 500 locations
in select CVS/pharmacy stores in 25 states. Minneapolis-based MinuteClinic is
a subsidiary of CVS Caremark Corpo... |
| | 07-22-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2009 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 22, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors
to discuss its second quarter 2009 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for
all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit... |
| | 07-10-2009 | The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Tampa Seniors on Medication Management and How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs| Pack Your Bag(TM) Events Bring Educational Outreach to Senior Centers
Throughout Florida This Summer
TAMPA, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight out of ten older Americans have
at least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
According to CVS/pharmacy, fifty percent of Medicare Part D participants take
an average of eight or more prescriptions regularly. With increased use of
medications, both prescription and over-the-counter treatments, comes
incr... |
| | 07-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.07625 per share on
the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable August 3, 2009 to holders
of record on July 23, 2009.
About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The
Company fills or manages more than 1 billion pre... |
| | 06-30-2009 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Receive Award of Excellence from National Influenza Vaccine Summit| - Award Recognizes Campaign to Vaccinate 1.2 Million Americans -
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic,
CVS Caremark's retail clinic division, have received the National Influenza
Vaccine Summit 2009 Immunization Excellence Award for a Corporate Campaign.
The award, co-sponsored by the American Medical Association and the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, was presented yesterday evening in Dallas
as health care leaders from more than 100 ... |
| | 06-29-2009 | The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Pennsylvania Seniors on Medication Management and How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs| --Pack Your Bag(TM) Events Bring Educational Outreach to Senior Centers
PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Throughout Pennsylvania This Summer
Eight out of ten older Americans have at least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. According to CVS/pharmacy, fifty percent of Medicare Part D participants take an average of eight or more prescriptions regularly. With increased use of medications, both prescription and over-the-counter treatments,... |
| | 06-26-2009 | CVS Caremark Recognized with Gold Award from National Business Group on Health for Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for Employees| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is
proud to announce that it has been named as one of the nation's leading
corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace and for
helping its employees and their families to make better choices about their
own health and well-being.
CVS Caremark received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at
the National Business Group on Health's Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.
this week. C... |
| | 06-25-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Launches Virtual Gift Cards on CVS.com| --America's largest retail pharmacy invites shoppers to craft personalized e-gifts for all occasions, which can be conveniently redeemed in-store at any CVS location nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 25, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, today announced the availability of interactive, customizable online gift cards that can be created and purchased at www.cvs.com/giftcards. The personalized gift cards are sent to recipients via email and may be ... |
| | 06-24-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider in All CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Plans| MINNEAPOLIS, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has
become a participating provider in all insurance plans offered by CareFirst
BlueCross BlueShield in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
CareFirst is the largest health care insurer in the mid-Atlantic region.
MinuteClinic was previously a participating provider with CareFirst's
preferred provider and federal employee plan... |
| | 06-16-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Makes Father's Day Gift Giving a Snap with Convenient Locations Nationwide| Nation's largest retail pharmacy offers affordable, last-minute gifts
perfect for every dad
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, provides convenient, last-minute Father's Day gift options
with both exclusive product lines and national brand favorites. From
electronics like GPS devices and portable DVD players to grilling essentials
and grooming necessities, shoppers can find the perfect gifts at any
CVS/pharmacy location nation... |
| | 06-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Praises FTC Report Supporting Pro-Consumer Approach to Biogeneric Competition| WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
applauded a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report issued this week for its
pro-consumer leadership in the debate about how to create a legislative
pathway for the approval of biogenerics that reasonably balances innovation
with competition.
Dave Golding, R.Ph., Executive Vice President for Specialty Pharmacy
services at CVS Caremark, participated in an FTC Roundtable event last fall on
the issue. In additio... |
| | 06-08-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy Kicks Off 8th Annual ALS Fundraising Campaign in Stores Nationwide| --National Campaign runs from June 7 - 27
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 8, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS/pharmacy has kicked-off its annual in-store fundraising campaign to support the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Since 2002, CVS/pharmacy has partnered with the ALS Therapy Alliance (ATA) to help advance ALS research. To date, CVS/pharmacy has raised more than $15 million in its stores -- a single $1 donation at a time -- to support the funding of new clinical trials with ... |
| | 06-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Ranks Among 50 Best Fertility- and Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America| --Conceive Magazine recognizes CVS Caremark's focus on family-building benefits for its employees
WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 8, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) is proud to announce it has been named one of Conceive Magazine's 50 Best Companies in the country for offering superior family-building benefits, such as health insurance coverage for fertility diagnosis and treatment, financial assistance for adoptions, and paid and unpaid leave for birth and adoptions. CVS Carema... |
| | 05-28-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Introduces New Coupon Center on CVS.com| Nation's largest retail pharmacy makes it easy for customers to save time
and money with the addition of new coupon-printing features on CVS.com
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, recently introduced a new online 'Clip and Print' Coupon
Center on CVS.com, offering shoppers the ability to collect coupons that can
be redeemed at any CVS/pharmacy location. Featuring coupons for everything
from household items and snacks, to health... |
| | 05-18-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Help Seniors Get the Cost-Saving Benefits they Need| BenefitsCheckUp.org/cvs offers resources to help defray cost of health
care, utilities, meals and more; Pharmacists counsel on ways to save on
medication
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The economic downturn continues
to challenge Americans, with seniors perhaps being hit the hardest by
dwindling retirement funds, loss in home value and rising health care costs.
And with eight out of 10 older Americans suffering from at least one chronic
health condition, the monthly cost... |
| | 05-15-2009 | CVS Caremark Hosts Annual Analyst/Investor Day| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 15, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today hosted its Annual
Analyst/Investor Meeting, an archive of which is available at the
Company’s Investor Relations Web site at cvscaremark.com/investors. In a
series of senior executive presentations, in addition to reiterating its
recently increased earnings guidance, the Company highlighted the
following:
Proactive Pharmacy Care is ... |
| | 05-12-2009 | The National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy Educate Georgia Seniors about Medication Management and Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs| Pack Your Bag(TM) Events Bring Educational Outreach to Senior Centers
Throughout Georgia to Mark Older Americans Month
ATLANTA, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight out of ten older Americans have at
least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
According to CVS/pharmacy, fifty percent of Medicare Part D participants take
an average of eight or more prescriptions regularly. With increased use of
medications, both prescription and over-the-counter treatments... |
| | 05-11-2009 | CVS Caremark Data Confirms Improved Outcomes for Women with Osteoporosis Who are Adherent to Therapy| Non-adherent women up to six times more likely to experience a fracture
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Data released today by CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) indicates that 87 percent of women 18 years and older
with osteoporosis, who were taking a drug therapy to treat the disease, did
not experience a fracture during the two-year study period. The CVS Caremark
data also found that those women with osteoporosis between the ages of 18-64
who were not on therapy were 5.7 times mo... |
| | 05-06-2009 | From Practical to Pampering: CVS/pharmacy Offers a Wide Selection of Department Store-Quality Gifts at Affordable Prices for Mother's Day| Last-minute Mother's Day essentials conveniently available at America's
largest retail pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, provides shoppers with a variety of affordable department
store-quality gifts to choose from for Mother's Day. CVS/pharmacy makes the
shopping experience easy -- especially for last minute shoppers -- for a
variety of gifts as well as Mother's Day greeting cards, wrapping paper and
other essentials... |
| | 05-05-2009 | CVS Caremark Releases New Corporate Social Responsibility Report| Report highlights progress and ongoing commitment to CSR
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark, the
largest provider of prescriptions and pharmacy health care in the U.S., today
released its 2008 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, which is
available online at http://www.cvscaremark.com/CSR. Titled Improving Outcomes,
the company's second annual CSR report includes new and updated information
about CVS Caremark's environmental, social and economic... |
| | 05-05-2009 | CVS Caremark Reports Results for First Quarter 2009| First Quarter Year-Over-Year Highlights:
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.55 [excluding amortization]
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.51
Net revenues of $23.4 billion, up 9.7%
PBM network revenues climbed 6.8% while mail service revenues jumped 8.4%
Retail same store sales increased 3.3%
Achieved Best-in-Class Generic Dispensing Rate
WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 5, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today... |
| | 05-04-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy Pays Tribute to Caregivers and Announces Winners of the 'For All the Ways You Care' Contest| Pat Pumphret of Winthrop, Mass., awarded $25,000 grand prize for lifelong
dedication to fostering chronically ill children; nine finalists receive
$10,000 each for their acts of caring
WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's leading retail pharmacy, celebrates the role of caregivers in America
by honoring ten remarkable caregivers for their commitment to others. As part
of its For All the Ways You Care contest, a nationwide search for
in... |
| | 05-01-2009 | CVS Caremark to Host Webcast of Annual Analyst/Investor Conference| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 1, 2009--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will hold its annual investor
conference in New York City on Friday, May 15, 2009, at 8:15 a.m. (EDT).
CVS Caremark will also be hosting a simultaneous audio webcast of the
conference on the Company's web site for all interested parties. To
access the webcast or an archive of the conference, visit the Company's
Investor Relations web site at http://cvscarema... |
| | 05-01-2009 | Electronic Prior Authorization Program to Help Patients Get Faster Access to Prescription Medication| BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of
New Jersey to Launch New CVS Caremark eHealth Technology
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., NEWARK, N.J. and WOONSOCKET, R.I., May 1 /PRNewswire/
-- Gaining prior authorization for prescription medication requires phones
calls, faxes and request forms, which often can be time-consuming. Fortunately
for both providers and patients, help is on the way to streamline and
accelerate this process.
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| | 04-30-2009 | Video: CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Awards $4.2 Million in Grants Benefiting Children with Disabilities, Uninsured| Grantees include 92 nonprofit organizations in 22 states and Washington,
D.C.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark announced today
that $4.2 million in grants have been awarded to organizations supporting
children with disabilities and those who are under-insured or uninsured.
Ninety-two organizations from around the country have received the grants
awarded through its private foundation, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, and
the CVS Caremark All Kids Can progr... |
| | 04-29-2009 | MinuteClinic is Educating Consumers About Swine Flu| --Flu Testing Services, Treatment and Prevention Available--
MINNEAPOLIS, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and
largest provider of retail health care centers in the United States, is
prepared to answer consumers' questions about the swine flu (H1N1) and provide
rapid testing services, treatment and prevention for all types of influenza
when medically appropriate. MinuteClinic is coordinating with local health
departments to establish working relationships for sur... |
| | 04-28-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Additional Prescription Savings to Help Customers Manage Health Care Costs| From May 1 through June 15, nation's leading drugstore will double
Extra Bucks rewards on prescription purchases
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, today announced a special promotion called "Double My Bucks!"
that offers double Extra Bucks rewards to customers purchasing prescriptions
from May 1 through June 15 at any of CVS/pharmacy's more than 6,900 locations.
By simply presenting a Double My Bucks! certificate along w... |
| | 04-28-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Highmark Inc.| MINNEAPOLIS, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and
largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it
has become a participating provider with Highmark Inc., the largest health
care insurer in Pennsylvania based on membership.
Members of Highmark's health plans now have access to MinuteClinic health
care centers located inside select CVS/pharmacy stores in the Pittsburgh
market.
"This is an important development in the growth of our... |
| | 04-22-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold First Quarter 2009 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Apr 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to
discuss its first quarter 2009 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for
all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit http://CVSCaremark.com/in... |
| | 04-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Launches Spanish Version of Caremark.com| CVS Caremark plan participants have access to most comprehensive
Spanish-language Web site in PBM industry
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
announced the launch of a Spanish version of Caremark.com. The Web site makes
it easier for Spanish-speaking CVS Caremark plan participants to engage in
their health care by providing them with online information and access to help
manage their prescription benefits. Plan participants can access the Spa... |
| | 04-06-2009 | CVS Caremark Study Documents Changes in Prescription Drug Use to Treat High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Diabetes in Children and Adolescents| Results reflect impact of pediatric obesity epidemic and evolving approach
to treatment of co-morbidities
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A study by CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) published today in the April 2009 issue of Archives of
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, found that over a two-and-a-half year
period ending in June 2007, the use of medications to treat high blood
pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes among children increased 15.2%.
Observed changes in... |
| | 04-06-2009 | CVS Caremark Discusses Role of Health IT to Optimize Pharmacy Health Care| Presentation at HIMSS Annual Conference & Exposition reviews how Proactive
Pharmacy Care approach leverages technology and face-to-face interactions to
provide earlier, easier and more effective access to medications
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS)
discussed the role health IT is playing in optimizing the delivery of pharmacy
health care at the HIMSS09 Annual Conference & Exhibition, in Chicago, IL. At
the conference, Helena Foulkes, Executive Vic... |
| | 04-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Awarded Platinum Honors for Best Practices in Consumer Health Improvement by URAC| Drug Therapy Management program provides access to one-on-one counseling
and support for patients with complex pharmacy needs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) was
awarded Platinum honors for Consumer Health Improvement by leading health care
accreditation organization, URAC. The honor was announced at the 2009 Best
Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards Gala on
April 1-2 in Orlando, Florida. The awards are designed to ... |
| | 04-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Announces Results of Annual Employer Survey Validating Proactive Pharmacy Care Approach| Company highlights client adoption of programs designed to improve health
outcomes and reduce costs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
announced results of their annual client survey noting that a majority of the
company's employer clients said they were more focused on strategies to change
plan participant behavior and improve engagement rather than programs that
achieved overall savings by simply shifting costs to the member. In fact, 65
pe... |
| | 03-17-2009 | Michigan Senior Center Recognized with 'Prescription for Better Health Award' from the National Council on Aging and CVS/pharmacy| Traverse City Senior Center, MI is honored for their dedication to
promoting a healthy lifestyle for seniors in their community. Five other
centers also named award recipients.
LAS VEGAS, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Aging in America Conference
today in Las Vegas, Nevada, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and
CVS/pharmacy announced the recipients of its Prescription for Better Health
Award, after a nationwide competition for programs that provide seniors in
their communitie... |
| | 03-04-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend| WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 4, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its quarterly dividend of $0.07625 per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable May 4, 2009 to holders of record on April 22, 2009.
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About CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark is the largest provider of prescriptions in the nation. The Company fills or manages mo... |
| | 03-04-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Offers Free Prescription History Just in Time for Tax Season| CVS.com Prescription Management makes it simple to see your full
prescription medication history online and print records for your taxes
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With tax season just around the
corner, millions of Americans are gathering receipts for health care
expenditures as they look for ways to get the most out of their health care
dollars. CVS/pharmacy, the nation's largest retail pharmacy, offers a simple
way to get full access to your prescription history ... |
| | 03-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Health Management Programs Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients Better Manage Weight Issues and Improve BMI| Review finds more than half of MS patients are overweight or obese
WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) today
said it is working to help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients manage their
weight after reviewing data that found more than half of individuals with MS
can be classified as being either overweight or obese. A recent review of CVS
Caremark health management clients' plan participants with MS, found 32
percent reported height and weight indicating... |
| | 02-26-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 10th| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 26, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that David Rickard, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, will be making a presentation to investors at the Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference on March 10, 2009. Mr. Rickard is scheduled to speak at approximately 8:05 a.m. EDT.
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An audio webcast of t... |
| | 02-26-2009 | Video: CVS/pharmacy and National Council on Aging Kick Off Medication Management Program for Seniors| 2009 Pack Your Bag(TM) Program Brings Educational Outreach to Senior
Centers Nationwide
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight out of ten older Americans
have at least one chronic health problem, such as high blood pressure or
diabetes. With many of these older adults taking multiple medications, some
could be at risk for drug interactions when certain medications are combined.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
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... |
| | 02-19-2009 | CVS Caremark Reports Record Results in Fourth Quarter and Year 2008| Fourth Quarter Year-Over-Year Highlights:
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.70, [excluding
amortization], up 19.8%
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.65, up 18.3%
Net revenues of $24.1 billion
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced record revenues, operating profit,
and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.
Revenues:
Net revenu... |
| | 02-18-2009 | CVS Caremark Issues Statement on Settlement Concerning Disposal of Patient Information at its Retail Stores| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CVS Caremark
Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has entered into an agreement
with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) concerning disposal of
patient information at its retail pharmacy stores. The agreement resolves an
investigation prompted by media reports from 2006 about alleged incidents of
inadvertent disposal of patient informati... |
| | 02-18-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider for Health Net Federal Services/TRICARE North, Insurer for Military Families| MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has
become a participating provider in the network of Health Net Federal
Services/TRICARE North.
TRICARE is the uniformed services health care program for active duty
service members and their families, retired service members and their
families, members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families,
survivors, and others who are ... |
| | 02-13-2009 | Cleveland Clinic Enters into Agreement with MinuteClinic| Clinical collaboration and integration of electronic medical records to be
provided at locations throughout NE Ohio
CLEVELAND, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Cleveland Clinic has entered into a
clinical collaboration with MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of
retail health care in the United States, at several locations inside select
northeast Ohio CVS/pharmacy stores. These locations, which provide a
convenient, seven-day-a-week option for those with acute minor illnesses, wi... |
| | 02-06-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold Fourth Quarter 2008 Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on
Thursday, February 19, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) with analysts and
investors to discuss its fourth quarter 2008 financial results.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for
all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit http://CVSC... |
| | 02-05-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Launches 2009 'A Su Salud' Health Fairs Providing Free Health Screenings to the Community| With focus on early detection of disease, A Su Salud revealed high
incidence of diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension and high cholesterol among
participants and provided $55 million in free and low cost medical services in
2008
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
leading retail pharmacy, today announced its 2009 schedule of "A Su Salud" (To
Your Health) health fairs, providing free health screenings in cities
including Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas/For... |
| | 02-05-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Plans for New Distribution Center in Southern New York| CVS facility expected to open in 2011 and bring 600 new jobs to the region
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, announced today that it is finalizing plans to build a
750,000 square foot distribution center in Chemung County, New York.
CVS/pharmacy's proposed distribution center, which is subject to final
negotiations and approvals from state and local agencies, would support the
inventory and fulfillment needs of approximate... |
| | 02-05-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Preferred Blue Network of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina| MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest
provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that it has
become a participating provider in the Preferred Blue network of BlueCross
BlueShield of South Carolina.
BlueCross' Preferred Blue and Medicare Advantage members now have
in-network access to MinuteClinic health care centers located in the Columbia
and Greenville markets. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an
independent licens... |
| | 02-04-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Taking Health to Heart in February| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 04, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Health services, educational resources and special product offerings available in store during American Heart Health Month
CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, will mark American Heart Health Month in February by educating patients about maintaining heart health and preventing heart disease. CVS is also offering money-saving specials during the month on many heart health-related products.
Heart disease is the leading cause... |
| | 02-04-2009 | Caremark Customer Care Centers Recognized for Customer Satisfaction Excellence by J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM)| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb 04, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS) announced today that its Caremark Customer Care Centers have again been recognized for customer satisfaction excellence by J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program(SM). This is the third time that the Company has received this distinction, which acknowledges Caremark's call center operations as providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience."
"CVS Caremark is extremely pleased that... |
| | 02-03-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Brand Candy Containing Peanuts| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy announced today that
it is voluntarily recalling four types of Gold Emblem candy containing peanuts
that were sold in its stores from January 1, 2007 to January 29, 2009. The
Company was notified by its candy manufacturer that these products contain
peanuts from Peanut Corporation of America, which is the focus of a U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation into potential salmonella
contamination of peanut butter food p... |
| | 02-03-2009 | CVS Caremark Study Finds Non-Adherent Heart Failure Patients Almost Twice as Likely to be Re-Hospitalized Within a Year| CVS Caremark Proactive Pharmacy Care approach designed to help improve
medication adherence to positively impact outcomes and manage costs
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A study released today by CVS
Caremark (NYSE: CVS) found that nearly half of patients hospitalized for heart
failure may not be adherent to recommended drug therapies, significantly
increasing their risk for subsequent hospitalization within 12 months. The
study found that among those patients who were no... |
| | 01-29-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Announces National Contest for Stories of Extraordinary Caregiving| Second Annual "For All the Ways You Care" Contest Invites Participants to
Share and Celebrate Accounts of Caregiving
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, the nation's
leading retail pharmacy, today announced its second annual "For All the Ways
You Care" contest created to celebrate and honor caregivers across America.
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CVS/pharmacy invites caregivers and others to submit stories of caring
... |
| | 01-29-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey| MINNEAPOLIS and NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning February
1, 2009, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) members
will have new options for routine medical care. Horizon BCBSNJ and
MinuteClinic, the largest provider of retail health care in the United States,
have reached an agreement that will make New Jersey based MinuteClinic health
care centers participating providers with Horizon BCBSNJ.
"We are delighted to be able to offer this convenie... |
| | 01-13-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 10.5%| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2009--CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of
Directors has approved an increase in its quarterly dividend of 10.5%,
to 7.625 cents per share on the Common Stock of the Corporation, payable
February 3, 2009 to holders of record on January 23, 2009. This increase
translates into an annual rate of 30.5 cents per share, up 2.9 cents
from the previous rate of 27.6 cents.
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| | 01-12-2009 | CVS/pharmacy Teams Up with Access Hollywood for an Award Season Gifting Suite That Gives Back| Celebrities step out for a worthy cause at Access Hollywood's 3rd Annual
"Stuff You Must" Lounge benefiting Best Buddies and Lollipop Theater Network.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, once again donated $100,000 to two important charities on
behalf of celebrities attending Access Hollywood's "Stuff You Must" Lounge
this weekend. The donations are a part of CVS/pharmacy's third consecutive
beauty sponsorship of the lounge, which ... |
| | 01-08-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Hold 2009 Earnings Guidance Conference Call| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today it will hold a
conference call to discuss its 2009 earnings guidance tomorrow, Friday,
January 9, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Caremark website for
all interested parties. To access the webcast, visit
cvscaremark.com/investors.... |
| | 01-07-2009 | MinuteClinic Becomes Participating Provider With Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida| MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer
and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced
that it has become a participating provider in the network of Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF).
More than 4 million BCBSF health care members now have in-network access
to MinuteClinic.
"We have a goal of creating consumer-driven health care solutions that
provide convenient access and deliver cost savings," said Chip ... |
| | 01-02-2009 | CVS Caremark Corporation to Present at the JPMorgan Health Care Conference on January 13th| WOONSOCKET, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 2009--CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that Tom Ryan,
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be
making a presentation to investors at the JPMorgan Health Care
Conference on January 13, 2009. Mr. Ryan is scheduled to speak at
approximately 10:30a.m. ET (7:30a.m. PT).
An audio webcast of the presentation will be broadcast simultaneously
through the Invest... |
| | 12-22-2008 | CVS Caremark Confirms Earnings Guidance| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) this morning issued a confirmation
of its 2008 earnings guidance range, previously given during the
Company's third quarter conference call on October 30, 2008.
CVS Caremark expects diluted, adjusted earnings per share of $2.42-$2.47
for FY 2008, including the impact of the Longs Drugs transaction.
"There is no question that the economy continues to be difficult and
consumer... |
| | 12-17-2008 | It's Officially Last-Minute: Affordable High-Quality Holiday Gifts and Essentials Available at CVS/pharmacy| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, offers last-minute holiday gifts and essentials like wrapping
paper and holiday decorations at great prices. From electronics and popular
toys to beauty and fragrance gifts, CVS/pharmacy offers a wide selection of
quality gift options, home decor staples and holiday specialty items to choose
from.
According to a new survey conducted by BIGResearch on behalf of the
National Retail Federation ... |
| | 12-12-2008 | CVS/pharmacy Wins 2008 WWD Beauty Biz Award for Launch of Beauty 360| WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec 12, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest
retail pharmacy, was presented the "Retailer of the Year" Award by Women's
Wear Daily Beauty Biz in the magazine's annual Beauty Awards issue. The award
was announced yesterday in New York City at the WWD Beauty Biz Awards
breakfast. WWD Beauty Biz recognized CVS/pharmacy for its bold strategy in
partnering with prestige and niche beauty brands to launch its Beauty 360
concept.
"We are... |
| | 12-08-2008 | CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic Reach Goal of Delivering One Million Flu Vaccinations| Flu Shots Continue at MinuteClinic Health Care Centers in 55 Markets as CDC
Kicks Off National Influenza Vaccination Week
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulfilling a commitment to keep
families healthy and make it easier to get a flu shot, CVS/pharmacy, the
nation's largest retail pharmacy, and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health
care clinic in the U.S., announced that they have surpassed a goal of
delivering one million fu vaccinations during this Fall's... |
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