WASHINGTON DC, USA -- HEALTHCARE UPDATE NEWS SERVICE(TM) -- FEBRUARY 22, 2006: AIS, publisher of A Guide to the Medicare Drug Benefit, Medicare Part D Compliance News, and Drug Benefit News, is pleased to announce the availability of its newest resource, Understanding the Medicare Part D Drug Benefit. In addition to revolutionizing drug coverage for tens of millions of U.S. seniors, Part D will have a major impact on organizations throughout the health care chain.

Health plans, PBMs and pharma companies are directly involved and - in addition to seniors - have the most at stake. But medical group practices, hospitals and other providers need a basic understanding of how Part D works. That's why AIS has published.

• The plans
• The regions
• The players
• Beneficiary eligibility and enrollment
• Marketing
• Benefit structure
• Formulary administration
• Covered drugs
• Coordination of benefits
• Retiree prescription drug coverage
• Medication therapy management
• And e-Prescribing

Go to www.aishealth.com/Products/updEBPG.html to order your guide today.

This invaluable pocket resource is written for providers and managers whose organizations are on the periphery of Part D - not just physician groups and health systems, but pharmacists, ambulatory surgery centers, labs, homecare, long-term care, employers, state and local agencies, and others also need a distilled version of the major rules, guidelines and market information.

Whether you need a single copy or multiple copies for managers and staff throughout your organization, Understanding the Medicare Part D Drug Benefit offers the reliable, practical information you need to understand the basics of Medicare Part D.

• 1-4 Copies ($47 each)
• 5-10 Copies ($34 each)
• 11-50 Copies ($27 each)