Express Scripts to manage pharmacy benefits for approximately
20 million Centene members
ST.
LOUIS, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Express
Scripts, the pharmacy benefits management business of Cigna
Corporation's (NYSE: CI) Evernorth, announced a new strategic
collaboration with Centene (NYSE: CNC) to make prescription
medications more accessible and affordable for customers.
"We're proud to partner with Centene to deliver greater
prescription drug affordability and access for their customers,"
said Amy Bricker, president of
Express Scripts. "This further demonstrates the value of our growth
strategy, our long track record as a partner of choice to
government-sponsored plans, and the opportunity we have to further
extend our services to more and more Americans. We look forward to
working with Centene to create innovative health services that help
people live healthier lives and unlock meaningful savings for those
we serve."
Beginning in January 2024, Express
Scripts will manage pharmacy benefits for approximately 20 million
Centene members. In addition to greater savings on prescription
drugs, Centene customers will also have access to Express Scripts'
extensive national network of retail pharmacies. Centene selected
Express Scripts to administer pharmacy benefits after a competitive
bidding process.
To unlock additional prescription drug savings and better health
outcomes for customers served by both organizations, Express
Scripts and Centene will work together to enhance early detection
of health episodes, close gaps in care, and drive improved clinical
outcomes.
About Evernorth
Evernorth creates and connects premier health services
offerings, including benefits management, pharmacy, care solutions,
insights and intelligence. With an open approach to partnering
across the health care landscape, we deliver innovative and
flexible solutions for health plans, employers and government
programs. Evernorth capabilities are powered by our family of
companies, including Express Scripts, Express Scripts® Pharmacy,
Accredo, eviCore and MDLIVE, along with holistic Evernorth
platforms and solutions that elevate health and drive progress for
people and businesses. All Evernorth solutions are serviced and
provided by or through operating affiliates of Evernorth Health, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI), or
third-party partners. Learn more at Evernorth.com.
Media contact:
Justine
Sessions
(860) 810-6523
media@evernorth.com
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