FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Business

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

S.D. Supplement Firm Suing Walgreens for Coupon Fraud

In a federal lawsuit filed Nov. 18, 2011, Imagenetix, a San Diego-based nutritional supplement company, accused Walgreens of coupon fraud. According to the lawsuit, Walgreens billed the company for $533,000 "for coupons purportedly redeemed" by consumers for discounts on a new health-joints supplement product, as well as $188,000 for scanning fees. However, the stacks of coupons submitted by Walgreens for reimbursement had no marks or creases. The lawsuit is seeking class-action status and damages that could exceed $5 million.



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