RETAIL PHARMACY MAY SUGGEST Rx COVERAGE FOR MEDICARE "NEAR-POOR" -- NACDS' ZIEGLER; INCREMENTAL REFORM STRATEGIES LIKELY; VIRGINIA CONSIDERS ANTI-SWITCH BILL
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Extending prescription drug coverage to "17 mil. near-poor" is an option that retail pharmacy may suggest to lawmakers as part of Congressional discussions of Medicare and Medicaid managed care, National Association of Chain Drug Stores President Ronald Ziegler indicated Jan. 29 at a D.C. press conference.