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March 19, 2013
CVS Caremark research: Rx adherence can spell cost savings for coronary artery disease patients

Patients with coronary artery disease who are adherent to their prescribed medications can save the healthcare system up to $868 per patient per year, according the findings of a recent study conducted by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and CVS Caremark.

March 14, 2013
MinuteClinic's Sussman highlights the growing clinic model at London Healthcare Conferences

MinuteClinic president and SVP/associate chief medical officer of CVS Caremark, Andrew Sussman, traveled to London this week to discuss how MinuteClinic is improving care and access at substantially lower cost, the company has announced.

March 12, 2013
CVS Caremark to highlight importance of Rx adherence at 2013 Annual American Society on Aging Conference

CVS Caremark has announced that it will highlight how medication adherence plays a vital role in helping older Americans on their path to better health at the 2013 Annual American Society on Aging Conference, which is being held in Chicago this week.

March 7, 2013
MinuteClinic offers discounted physicals to Pop Warner athletes, dancers, cheerleaders

A nonprofit group that provides youth football, dance and cheerleading programs across the country has named MinuteClinic as its official sports physical provider, MinuteClinic said Thursday.

March 6, 2013
CVS care-management services subsidiary wins URAC accreditation

Washington-based healthcare accrediting organization URAC has given a subsidiary of CVS Caremark case management accreditation, valid through March 1, 2016, CVS said.

March 4, 2013
CVS Caremark commits $15M to preventive health screenings in multicultural communities

CVS/pharmacy will sponsor more than 750 Project Health events in more than 10 cities, offering free health screenings to multicultural communities, the retail pharmacy chain said.

February 26, 2013
Merlo touts advances in pharmacy care at Pittsburgh luncheon

CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo presented a $50,000 check Tuesday to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center before attending a luncheon sponsored by the Economic Club of Pittsburgh.

February 21, 2013
CVS/pharmacy revamps private-label products

CVS/pharmacy is making some changes to its Gold Emblem food product line, including enhanced ingredients and new flavors, the retail pharmacy chain said.

February 19, 2013
Special Olympians from So. Fla. participate in CVS Caremark All Kids Can Baseball Camp

More than 20 athletes from Special Olympics Florida experienced what it’s like to be a major league ball player when they took part in a recent CVS Caremark All Kids Can Baseball Camp during Red Sox Spring Training.

February 14, 2013
MinuteClinic, Greenville Hospital System form clinical affiliation

MinuteClinic and Greenville Hospital System — South Carolina's largest health system, with five medical campuses, outpatient and specialty centers and a large network of physician practices — have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to healthcare services in upstate South Carolina.

February 11, 2013
CVS Caremark appoints new chief digital officer

CVS Caremark has announced the appointment of former Staples executive Brian Tilzer as SVP chief digital officer.

February 7, 2013
CVS Caremark announces expansion of Pharmacy Advisor program

CVS Caremark has announced the extension of its Pharmacy Advisor program to cover an additional five chronic conditions, including asthma, breast cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, depression and osteoporosis.

February 6, 2013
CVS Caremark pulls lid off Brazilian bombshell, posts 'strong' Q4

CVS Caremark executives expressed optimism Wednesday morning as the company posted record fourth-quarter results, raised its 2013 guidance and continues to work to leverage its distinctive business model to help people on their path to better health amid a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

February 5, 2013
CVS promotes heart health

CVS Caremark is marking American Heart Month by encouraging heart-healthy behavior in February, the company said Tuesday.

February 5, 2013
CVS stocks up on Valentine's Day items

CVS/pharmacy is touting its stores as a "one-stop shop" for Valentine's Day shopping.

February 4, 2013
CVS expands ExtraCare loyalty card program to reward customers for filling prescriptions

CVS Caremark has launched what it called the "latest evolution" of its ExtraCare loyalty card program.

January 25, 2013
CVS Caremark to donate $50K to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund

Continuing to assist those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark, announced on Friday that it is donating $50,000 to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

January 24, 2013
CVS Caremark's Cheryl Mahoney assumes new role; new head of beauty/personal care named

Beauty retail veteran Cheryl Mahoney has assumed a new post at CVS Caremark, and the company has brought onboard Alex Perez-Tenessa to serve as VP retail merchandising – beauty/personal care, according to CVS Caremark.

January 24, 2013
MinuteClinic, Barnabas Health in New Jersey ink clinical collaboration

CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic and Barnabas Health in New Jersey have signed a clinical collaboration to enhance access to healthcare services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

January 22, 2013
CVS Caremark sponsors hiring fair at Rhode Island National Guard Armory

CVS Caremark, in partnership with the Rhode Island National Guard and Reserve, sponsored a "Hiring Our Heroes" hiring fair at the National Guard Armory in Warwick, R.I. Tuesday morning.

January 21, 2013
Zipnosis now offering online diagnosis, treatment in 11 states

Zipnosis, which provides patient access to mainstream medicine via online diagnosis and the treatment of common health needs, has announced that its services are now available in 11 states across the country.

January 18, 2013
CVS Caremark issues statement on CMS action related to SilverScript

CVS Caremark has announced that it is working to resolve service issues related to its SilverScript Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan.

January 18, 2013
CVS Caremark, UFCW announce cooperation agreement in 500 stores

CVS Caremark and the United Food & Commercial Workers have announced that they have signed a cooperation agreement giving CVS/pharmacy employees at approximately 500 stores in the metropolitan Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego areas the opportunity to vote on whether or not they want to be represented by the union.

January 3, 2013
CVS Caremark-sponsored research examines impact of social support network on Rx adherence

A patient’s social support network has been associated with improved outcomes and healthier behaviors and now new research sponsored by CVS Caremark has found that practical social support is associated with improved medication adherence.

December 27, 2012
CVS Caremark announces final results of tender offers

CVS Caremark has announced the final results of its previously announced cash tender offers commenced on Nov. 26, 2012 of its 6.6% senior notes due 2019 and up to a maximum amount of its 6.125% senior notes due 2016 and 5.75% senior notes due 2017.

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