Martella's Pharmacy removed from UPMC and Highmark network, class action lawsuit against decision continues
The Tribune-Democrat
Martella's Pharmacy remains in network but is absorbing increased costs after being removed from UPMC and Highmark's Express Scripts network.Summary
Martella's Pharmacy in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, continues to serve UPMC-insured patients like Michael D’Angelo without immediately passing on increased costs resulting from its removal from the UPMC and Highmark network via pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts. The pharmacy is currently absorbing the additional expenses. The situation stems from a recent decision by Express Scripts, and a class action lawsuit against the decision is ongoing. Reporter Russ O'Reilly of The Tribune-Democrat is following the story.
(Source：The Tribune-Democrat)