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ST. LOUIS NEWS TODAY - Sunday, August 8, 2004
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America's Historic Places
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) August 8, 2004 - As part of the We the People initiative, NEH seeks proposals for public programs that use one or more historic sites to address themes and issues central to American history.
Projects may interpret a single historic site, a series of sites, whole neighborhoods, communities or towns, or larger geographical regions. The place taken as a whole must be significant to American history and the project must convey its importance to visitors. The projects should:
- increase the public's knowledge and appreciation of American history;
- encourage historic sites, communities, or regions to develop interpretive programs that address central themes and issues in American history;
- encourage consultation with humanities scholars and organizations in the development of heritage tourism destinations and itineraries; and
- focus on the development or implementation of interpretive content that tells a significant national story appropriate to the place.
Possible activities include docent tours, publications (e.g., brochures, guidebooks, etc.), driving or walking trails or tours, annotated itineraries, exhibition labeling or trail signage, films, and digital media.
NEH encourages projects that:
- Make humanities content central to the project. Humanities scholars must be involved in shaping the scope and themes of the project. Competitive proposals will have a team of humanities advisors whose expertise is tailored to the particular needs of the project. Advisers should play an active role in shaping the project-defining themes, incorporating a variety of perspectives, drawing on relevant scholarship, and developing interpretive approaches. The expertise of the advisory team should complement that of the staff of the institution applying for the grant.
- Collaborate with other organizations to extend the reach of the project. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with programming partners outside the traditional history community, such as travel and tourism marketers, economic development agencies, community and other non-profit organizations, as well as agencies of local, state or tribal governments. While innovative partnerships are encouraged, one partner should have experience in implementing humanities programs.
Express Scripts Strongly
Refutes New York Attorney General's Claims
ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com) August 8, 2004 - Express Scripts claims it has saved the State of New York more than $2 billion in drug costs since 1998, disputing a lawsuit concerning the management of the New York State employee pharmacy benefit program, which was filed last week by the attorney general in the State of New York.
Express Scripts strongly denies the assertions in this contract dispute. The company will defend itself vigorously in court.
During the contract, the state got all rebates for which it contracted, and more rebates than guaranteed, initially deep retail discounts got better, and use of low cost generic drugs increased.
Express Scripts never recommends switches to a higher cost drug in connection with any client's plan and does not accept pharmaceutical manufacturer funding for such programs. Express Scripts never conducted brand drug therapeutic interchange programs for the State of New York. Express Scripts also complied fully with its contract regarding the handling of data related to the New York plan.
On July 12, 2004, the Company received a Notice of Proposed Litigation from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York. The Notice alleges certain breaches of contracts and violations of civil law in connection with the management of the prescription drug plan for the State of New York and its employees.
The Notice also alleges certain violations of civil law in connection with the Company's therapeutic interchange programs. The Company is engaged in discussions with the Office of the Attorney General regarding the Notice. Express Scripts believes that it has administered the state's plan in accordance with contractual and legal requirements, and that its therapeutic interchange programs comply in all material respects with applicable law.
On July 21, 2004, the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Attorney General of the State of Vermont. The Company has been advised that it will receive identical subpoenas or civil investigative demands from the Attorneys General of 18 other states. The Civil Investigative Demand seeks documents regarding a wide range of the Company's business practices. The Company is cooperating with this investigation.
Express Scripts believes that its services and business practices are in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in all material respects, but in light of the legal developments is evaluating the adequacy of legal reserves previously established and expects to increase such reserves in the third quarter for the costs of defense in an amount presently estimated at from $15 million to $20 million.
St. Louis-based Express Scripts, Inc. is one of the largest PBM companies in North America providing PBM services to over 50 million members through facilities in thirteen states and Canada. Express Scripts serves thousands of client groups, including managed care organizations, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, government-sponsored benefit plans, employers, and union- sponsored benefit plans.
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