Why Doesn’t County Health Department Use Drug Store Clinics?

My article on Advocate’s taking over Walgreens’ health clinics struck a cord with former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster.  She offered the following way County Government could save money by utilizing private enterprise’s health clinics, rather than operating them in … Continue reading

Advocate Establishes Another Beachhead in Centegra Country

Advocate Health System selected the Walgreens in McHenry to spotlight its take over of the drug store chain’s health clinics. Advocate, of course, operates Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. 52% of Good Shepherd’s patients come from McHenry County. Advocate also … Continue reading

Four CL Stores Flunk Minor Cigarette Sale Test

Crystal Lake Police found Jewel, CVS, Shell and Oak Street Food & Liquor selling cigarettes to minors, according to the press release below: Crystal Lake Police Conduct Tobacco Sales Compliance Check On October 14, 2010 Crystal Lake Police Department conducted … Continue reading

Walgreens Takes Hit from Feds in Whistleblower Suit- Costs $35 Million

First CVS for $36.7 million. Now Illinois-based Walgreens. $35 million. $1.25 million to the State of Illinois. No liability admitted, of course. Whistle blower Bernard Lisitza, a licensed pharmacist, will receive get just over $5 million. He is the same … Continue reading

Walgreens Takes Hit from Feds in Whistleblower Suit- Costs $35 Million

First CVS for $36.7 million. Now Illinois-based Walgreens. $35 million. $1.25 million to the State of Illinois. No liability admitted, of course. Whistle blower Bernard Lisitza, a licensed pharmacist, will receive get just over $5 million. He is the same … Continue reading

Paying His Own Way – Fitzgerald Gets $36.7 CVS Caremark Settlement

$36.7 million is flowing into public treasuries across the country and into one whistleblower’s pocket as a result of actions by the Chicago office of the U.S. Attorney. Coordinating with the 49-state National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, CVS … Continue reading

Paying His Own Way – Fitzgerald Gets $36.7 CVS Caremark Settlement

$36.7 million is flowing into public treasuries across the country and into one whistleblower’s pocket as a result of actions by the Chicago office of the U.S. Attorney. Coordinating with the 49-state National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units, CVS … Continue reading