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HHS Partners With Nation's Largest Pharmacies to Promote Health Insurance Marketplace
HHS is collaborating with the nation's largest pharmacies to encourage enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace at thousands of locations across the country.
HHS is collaborating with the nation’s largest pharmacies to encourage enrollment through the Health Insurance Marketplace at thousands of locations across the country. Ahold USA Companies, Bi-Lo Holdings, CVS Health, H-E-B, Kroger, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart are playing an important role in providing information about the Health Insurance Marketplace to people across the country.
“Pharmacies and pharmacists are a trusted source of information for consumers who have health related questions, and they can provide information directly to consumers looking for quality and affordable health coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace,” HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell said. “These collaborations are integral to getting information directly to consumers from trusted health care providers in their communities.”
Read the full press release: http://1.usa.gov/1sPOo4k
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