Express Scripts' Member Web Site Wins Web Health Award.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2003 The online experience that Express Scripts (Nasdaq: ESRX) provides its members is one of the best among 300 Web sites, 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. the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC HIRC House (of Representatives) International Relations Committee HIRC Hollister Independence Rally Committee HIRC Health Information Resource Center HIRC Humanities Instructional Resource Center HIRC Health Inequalities Research Collaboration ), a national clearinghouse for consumer health information programs and materials. HIRC awarded Express-Scripts.com for Members a Merit Award for health information in HIRC's Spring 2003 World Wide Web Health Awards program. The program recognizes the best health information Web sites for consumers and professionals. Express Scripts, one of the nation's leading managers of pharmacy pharmacy, art of compounding and dispensing drugs and medication. The term is also applied to an establishment used for such purposes. Until modern times medication was prepared and dispensed by the physician himself. In the 18th cent. benefit plans, serves more than 50 million consumers. Express-Scripts.com for Members was selected out of 300 entries in its category. The health information contained on the site comes from DrugDigest(R), Express Scripts' consumer health and drug information Web site. DrugDigest is a cooperative effort between the St. Louis College of Pharmacy St. Louis College of Pharmacy is an independent five-acre campus college in St. Louis, Missouri. It was founded in 1864. The College admits students directly from high school and integrates the liberal arts and sciences with a six-year professional curriculum leading to the and Express Scripts. DrugDigest provides the most comprehensive source of noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer-oriented drug information on the Internet. Staff physicians, licensed doctors of pharmacy from leading academic institutions, and medical editors review DrugDigest materials for accuracy and timeliness, with a commitment to maintain a Web-based resource that educates and empowers consumers to make informed choices about drug therapy. "This ranking reinforces our ability to deliver valuable resources to our clients and their members, while going beyond their expectations for a quality user experience," said Guy Jacobs, director of Web offerings for Express Scripts. "We're pleased that Express Scripts was recognized for its commitment to providing our members with accurate, timely healthcare information." In addition, the Customer Respect Group recognized Express Scripts in May 2003 for having the best Web site for healthcare organizations. Express Scripts had the highest score among 38 other healthcare organizations for its Web site attributes, including privacy, respect for customer data, Web site look and feel, the integrity of its Web site policies, ease of use and the quickness and thoroughness of responses to online customer inquiries. The Customer Respect Group studies how corporations treat their customers online. Express Scripts is not a client of either the Health Information Resource Center or the Customer Respect Group, nor has it purchased any services, products or publications from either organization. Express Scripts learned of its rankings upon public release of the results by HIRC and the Customer Respect Group. Express Scripts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ESRX) is one of the largest pharmacy benefit management A Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) is a third party administrator of prescription drug programs. They are primarily responsible for processing and paying prescription drug claims. (PBM PBM - play by mail. See play by electronic mail. ) companies in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Express Scripts provides integrated PBM services, including network pharmacy claims processing, mail pharmacy services, benefit design consultation, drug utilization review drug utilization review Health insurance A study of drug prescriptions to evaluate appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of drug therapy , formulary formulary /for·mu·lary/ (for´mu-lar?e) a collection of recipes, formulas, and prescriptions. National Formulary see under N. for·mu·lar·y n. management, disease management, medical and drug data analysis services and medical information management services. The company also provides distribution services for specialty pharmaceuticals through its Specialty Distribution subsidiary. Express Scripts is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. More information can be found at http://www.express-scripts.com, which includes expanded investor information and resources. |
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