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J&J Sued Over Contracting with PBM that Overcharged Health Plan, Enrollees

InterWest Insurance Services

Health plans contract with PBMs to tamp down pharmaceutical costs, but reports have shown that they often send enrollees to pharmacies they own and which overcharge for medications sometimes by thousands of percent.

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GlaxoSmithKline plant employees strike after rejecting 6% pay deal

Employee Benefits

Employees of pharmaceutical business GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have commenced a series of walkouts across the UK from today (2 May) in an ongoing dispute over pay. The union noted that this increase was below retail price index (RPI) inflation , which rose by 13.4% in the 12 months to February 2023. in the 12 months to February 2023.

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Wavemaker hires first head of people and culture

Employee Benefits

Saadu previously held several director-level people roles in the retail, recruitment, pharmaceuticals and travel sectors. Saadu said: “I was attracted to Wavemaker because of its obvious ambition and commitment to improving the employee experience.

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Ditch the Monday Morning Commute: How Remote Work Can Benefit Your Employees and Business

HR Digest

HR Manager, Pharmaceutical Industry Leverage Technology To ensure the success of a remote work policy, HR professionals must leverage technology effectively. Content Strategist, Retail Industry Establish Clear Guidelines Establishing clear guidelines is crucial to the success of a remote work policy.

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How to Advance Your Career in HR

HR Digest

Other common employers include healthcare facilities, insurance providers, financial institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. Retailers often hire recruiters who oversee salespeople and retail managers. Top Companies . As of 2015, Fortune 500 companies are hiring more HR professionals than ever before.

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8 Ways Employers and Employees Can Save On Prescription Medications

Griffin Benefits

When exercised consistently, these consumer buying techniques force drug manufacturers and retailers to reevaluate their own pricing strategies to compete for business, ultimately driving down the overall price of prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical Company & State Drug Assistance Programs. Mail-order pharmacies. Pill-splitting.

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No Jab, No Job: Major companies take a hard line on mandated vaccinations

HR Digest

Cardinal Health: The global pharmaceutical distributor and medical products supplier sent a memo to U.S. Pfizer: The pharmaceutical giant’s U.S. Saks Fifth Avenue: Retailer Saks will require employees to be fully vaccinated before they return to work this fall. Unionized workers at Disney World in Florida will have until Oct.