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TriCare working on Pharmacy Woes

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NEWS RELEASE from the United States Department of Defense

No. 565-04
Well it seems at least they are working to resolve the issues with the new Express Scripts proplems. I am told that the new system should be up and running without the hitches before too long.... Cross your fingers.

This is from the DOD Press Releases.

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jun 10, 2004
Media Contact: (703)697-5131
Public/Industry Contact: (703)428-0711

Tricare Retail Pharmacy Program Resolving Initial Concerns


The new Tricare Retail Pharmacy program began nationwide operations
with Express Scripts Inc. (ESI), St. Louis, Mo., on June 1st. Within hours,
significant problems arose for all ESI customer accounts, including Tricare
beneficiaries. The immediate and comprehensive efforts expended by ESI, private
sector consultants, and Tricare experts resulted in restoration of commercial
customer business and improvements for Tricare beneficiaries. System improvements
continue daily and until all system errors and “time-outsâ€
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