Stay updated with breaking news from Peter Graves. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Doris Spatz takes a once-a-day pill, Kisqali, to keep her metastatic breast cancer in check. As a patient in the Defense Department health system, she can fill routine prescriptions at a military pharmacy without a copay but also has the option of using a regular pharmacy through Tricare, the Defense Department's private health care program.
Some pharmacies were small, independent operations that decided not to participate next year because of the lowered reimbursements. But they were surprised by an early dismissal, and patients with specialized needs could face difficulties in the transition.
About 27% of all pharmacies in the Tricare network are no longer covered, leaving more than 400,000 military beneficiaries affected.
Get your own copy of this album at SwapaCD.com. If you're not yet a member, your first 2 cds and membership are free! All you have to do is post 10 cds you want to get rid of. Visit the site to find a huge selection of music!
Rep. Buddy Carter posted a form on his website for Tricare patients, as well as pharmacists and health care providers, to give him their feedback.