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SPOTLIGHT: Part D begins, with some problems
January 3, 2006 — 7:01pm ET
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As you might expect, the Medicare Part D Drug coverage program, which started on January 1, has had some teething problems. There are reports that the computer system logging who has what coverage, run by pharmacy transaction company NDC, has incorrect data or is not accessible by pharmacists. Still, it's a little early to report on whether this is a set-up glitch or something worse. Report
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