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CVS Rebuts AG Claims

To the editor:

I saw your article re. AG Campbell’s lawsuit. Below is our statement for inclusion in your coverage:

We strongly dispute the allegations that our prices to Medicaid programs were inaccurate or inflated. We’ve always been transparent with Medicaid programs concerning the prices we were submitting. The four states involved in this lawsuit have never issued guidance to pharmacies contending that third-party discount card prices constitute a pharmacy’s Usual & Customary prices.

For the last several years, many pharmacies, including CVS Pharmacy, have been named as defendants in other U&C lawsuits accusing the pharmacies of having submitted inflated U&C prices. In the cases involving CVS, we’ve prevailed many times, including by dismissal of the plaintiff’s allegations by the Court and by verdicts from juries or final awards by arbitrators.

Sincerely,

Amy Thibault | Executive Director, Corporate Communications – External Affairs

Medway Luge Star 

USA Luge announced recently the members of the 2025 National Team. The group features seven Olympic athletes. Olympians Zack DiGregorio of Medway, Massachusetts will return after placing in the top 10 overall for the season.

Senior Wellness Fair at Milford Regional

UMass Memorial – Milford Regional is inviting local seniors and
caregivers to
a Senior Wellness and Resources Fair on May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the hospital, located
at 14 Prospect St. in Milford.
Stop by and interact with senior agencies and healthcare
professionals. Giveaways and
refreshments are part of the event and a basket will be raffled off.
The event will be held in Conference Rooms A and B. Enter the main
entrance of the hospital,
walk past the gift shop and the conference rooms are on the left.
The event is being presented by Milford Regional’s Patient Family
Advisory Council. Milford Regional Medical Center UMass
Memorial Health -
Milford Regional Medical Center is a full-service, regional teaching
hospital that serves patients
from more than 20 communities in Central Massachusetts. 

Norfolk County Recovery Fest

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is hosting "A DAY OF MUSIC & HOPE!,"  the FREE Norfolk County Recovery Fest, taking place on Saturday, June 14th from 11 AM to 3 PM at our Braintree Public Safety Complex, 2015 Washington Street, Braintree. The Recovery Fest will feature a day of live music with several incredible local bands, along with our MC Mathematics, and fun activities for all ages. We’ll have our own Zip Line open to challenge your adventurous side and a variety of exciting activities for the whole family. Plus, Massachusetts Young People in Recovery will be hosting its annual competitive cornhole tournament which is open to the public. Oh - and don't forget the free food!  We will have a number of vendors present, all of whom are involved in the recovery community, offering resources and support! Mark your calendars for this fun and meaningful event and keep an eye out for more information coming soon.

This event is free and open to everyone, we hope to see you there!

Luca on Saturday as Part of Italian Film Fest

The Franklin Historical Museum is honored to host a collaborative Italian Film Festival
this May with the Sons and Daughters of Italiy.  The Museum, located in Franklin’s Cultural District, will feature four films.
The public is invited and the events are FREE.

Saturday, May 10, the young and young at heart are invited to  Luca (Italian-themed 2021 Pixar animated film)
Showings take place at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.