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  2. Explainer-Why are US pharmacy benefit managers under fire? - AOL

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    Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are in the crosshairs of Republicans and Democrats in Congress but have so far dodged any new litigation or reforms that had been targeted for inclusion in last ...

  3. Pharmacy benefit management - Wikipedia

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    Pharmacy benefit management. In the United States, a pharmacy benefit manager ( PBM) is a third-party administrator of prescription drug programs for commercial health plans, self-insured employer plans, Medicare Part D plans, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, and state government employee plans.

  4. Protein Drinks for Kids: Dosage, Safety, Side Effects - WebMD

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    Excess protein means taking in additional calories. If a child isn’t burning off those calories through day-to-day activities or sports, the body may store them as fat, which can lead to weight ...

  5. Amid increased federal scrutiny, PBMs pivot strategy to ... - AOL

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    PBMs have used various strategies over the years to squeeze independent pharmacies, and these tactics are on the rise as the federal government takes aim at reigning in the notorious middlemen.

  6. Play-by-mail game - Wikipedia

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    A play-by-mail game (also known as a PBM game, PBEM game, turn-based game, turn based distance game, or an interactive strategy game. [a]) is a game played through postal mail, email, or other digital media. Correspondence chess and Go were among the first PBM games. Diplomacy has been played by mail since 1963, introducing a multi-player ...

  7. Motion Sickness Meds: Are They Safe for Children? - WebMD

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    Ginger: As an extract or in ginger ale, ginger helps relieve nausea. Check with your doctor for the appropriate dosage using ginger extract. Aromatherapy: Certain scents have been shown to relieve ...

  8. Express Scripts - Wikipedia

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    Express Scripts began in 1986 in St. Louis County, Missouri as a result of a joint venture between a retail chain of more than 79 pharmacies (Medicare Glaser Inc.) and Sanus Corp. Health Systems. Sanus traces its history to Bradford Systems and Administrative Services which was founded in Boston in 1968.

  9. Vitamins for Kids: Do They Need Them (and Which Ones)?

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    1.2 mcg. vitamin C. 15 mg. 25 mg. vitamin D. 600 IU (15 mcg) 600 IU (15 mcg) While the above nutrients are some of the most commonly discussed, they aren’t the only ones kids need. Children need ...