Anthem/BS of CA.. back in the news !

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

California probes Obamacare doctor networks at Anthem and Blue Shield http://www.latimes.com/business/healthcare/la-fi-state-investigating-obamacare-networks-20140619-story.html From the article: California regulators are investigating whether Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California have violated state law in connection to patients struggling to find doctors under Obamacare. Officials at the California Department of Managed Health Care said they are looking into […]

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Should we BAN IT or TAX IT ?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

Tanning Addiction: The New Form of Substance Abuse http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/tanning/tanning-addiction From the article: Frequent tanners exhibit signs of both physical and psychological dependence. When a substance causes physical dependency, repeated use of that substance causes symptoms of increased tolerance, craving, and withdrawal.6 UV light has been shown to increase release of opioid- like endorphins, feel-good chemicals […]

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How dumb are these crooks ?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Pharmaciststeve

CVS stores among favorite targets for Orlando robbers http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/cvs-stores-among-favorite-targets-orlando-robbers/ngPCL/?__federated=1 From the article: ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said Wednesday that deputies arrested five men connected to 40 violent crimes dating back to December 2013. What stands out is that more than a dozen of those robberies targeted CVS stores specifically, so Channel […]

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