PerformRx, a division of AmeriHealth Mercy, provides The Next Generation of pharmacy benefit management services through a distinctive approach for Managed Care plans and Payers nationwide with unique expertise in Medicaid and Medicare Part D. PerformRx is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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PerformRx Awarded Contract with Essence Healthcare

January 14, 2008
Philadelphia, PA
- PerformRx, AmeriHealth Mercy's pharmacy benefit management division, announced that it has been awarded a contract by Essence Healthcare to administer the pharmacy benefit under its Medicare Advantage Part D Plan (MA-PD). PerformRx began providing pharmacy management services to approximately 16,000 Essence beneficiaries on January 1, 2008.

Essence is physician-governed, and locally-managed health plan focused exclusively on Medicare Advantage products. Essence provides medical services in several counties in Missouri, Illinois, Washington, Kentucky, and Indiana.

"We look forward to using our unique approach to provide innovative, high quality Medicare management solutions for Essence Healthcare and its members. The relationship between PerformRx and Essence is a great fit because we both share a commitment to quality health care and to excellence in customer service," said Mesfin Tegenu, PerformRx President.

PerformRx provides "The Next Generation" of pharmacy benefit management services to Medicaid, Medicare and commercial clients through a distinctive approach that enhances quality and improves financial performance. PerformRx is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a division of the AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies. Please visit www.performrx.com for more information.