Union group pushes Kan. to dump drug plan manager

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Fri, 03/19/2010 - 16:52

A national union group is pushing Kansas to dump the company that manages the prescription plan for state employees, saying it has failed to offer the lowest possible prices on many drugs.

A legislative committee chairman said Friday that the panel may hold hearings on those claims.


 

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