Bartell Drugs accepts Blue Cross prescription plan; drugstore chain reverses earlier decision.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1996--Citing the company's continuing commitment to "putting the customer first," the Bartell Drug Co. has reversed a recent decision to decline a new Blue Cross prescription reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. program. The 41-store chain will begin filling prescriptions for Blue Cross-insured customers under the new contract effective Nov. 18. Citing extremely low reimbursement rates, Bartell Drugs had earlier declined participation in the program that began Oct. 1. "Since the plan went into effect many of our loyal prescription customers have been inconvenienced and have told us how disappointed they are," said George D. Bartell, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "With our focus on customer service, it is especially hard to turn down a customer's prescription, even if we believe it is the `right' thing to do." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Bartell, the company attempted to take a "lonely lead" in promoting fair reimbursement practices for pharmacies This article is a list of major pharmacies (also known as chemists and drugstores) by country. Australia Pharmacies in Australia are mostly independently-owned by pharmacists, often operated as franchises of retail brands offered by the three major and believed that competitors would independently arrive at the same conclusion and reject the contract. However, when most independent and chain pharmacies did sign the new agreement, Bartell Drugs was forced to re-evaluate its stand. "We felt then, and still feel now, that the compensation was well below the level we should have to accept," said Bartell. "In the long run, however, any inconvenience to our customers is at odds with our philosophy of excellent customer service." Bartell Drugs is the oldest and largest family-owned drugstore chain in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Founded in 1890, the company owns and operates stores in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties Pierce County is the name of five counties in the United States:
CONTACT: The Bartell Drug Co. Mike McMurray, 206/763-2626 or The Bartlett Group Barry Bartlett, 206/285-0673 |
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