State officials and TennCare advocates told a U.S. district judge yesterday why he should approve a tentative new court settlement that envisions a streamlined process for filling prescriptions and lowers state costs by millions. Senior U.S. District Judge John Nixon is overseeing one of four interlocking class-action lawsuits that were brought by advocates for the state's poorest and sickest citizens. In its nine years of existence, TennCare has struggled to keep costs in check and to comply with federal court orders. Many have focused on enrollee eligibility and prescription drugs.
Posted by Editor at September 24, 2003 10:27 AM