Affordability, Accessibility & Convenience - Research Report on Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreen, GNC and McKesson

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Mar 18, 2013, 08:00 ET

NEW YORK, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors Alliance announced new research reports highlighting Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD), CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), Walgreen Company (NYSE: WAG), GNC Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNC) and McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Rite Aid Corporation Research Report

In line with its continued commitment to providing quality and convenient medical care and resources, Rite Aid expands its NowClinic Online Care Services. The services are now available in side 58 additional Rite Aid pharmacies in Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. "Given the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, we believe that telehealth services, such as our NowClinic Online Care service, will play an extremely important role in healthcare of the future," said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid Executive Vice President of Pharmacy. "Rite Aid's NowClinic Online Care services provide customers with convenient, affordable and efficient access to medical care, whenever and wherever they need it. We are excited to bring NowClinic Online Care services to our customers in these markets as part of our continued mission to help them live healthier, happier lives." Customers can access NowClinic Online Care services 24/7 by visiting http://www.myNowClinic.com/RiteAid. The Full Research Report on Assured Guaranty Ltd. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WallStSource.com/r/full_research_report/ff44_RAD]

CVS Caremark Corporation Research Report

CVS Caremark, via MinuteClinic - the largest provider of walk-in medical clinics in the US - has been named the official sports physical provider of Pop Warner Little Scholars, a non-profit organization that provides youth football, dance, and cheerleading programs across the country. Parents of Pop Warner athletes will have convenient and affordable options to obtain required sports physicals for their children before they participate in organized activities. "MinuteClinic is proud to be associated with Pop Warner and the role it plays to develop young people on the field and in the classroom," said Nancy Gagliano, M.D., MinuteClinic Chief Medical Officer. "Safety on the field and in the gym begins with a pre-participation physical." Pop Warner participants also get $5 off sports physicals at the MinuteClinic through the end of the year, by presenting a coupon, which can be downloaded at http://www.minuteclinic.com/popwarnwer. The Full Research Report on CVS Caremark Corporation- including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WallStSource.com/r/full_research_report/f831_CVS]

Walgreen Company Research Report

Evanston, Illinois will have the nation's first net zero energy retail store, courtesy of Walgreens. "We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and leading the retail industry in use of green technology," said Thomas Connolly, Walgreens vice president of facilities development. "We are investing in developing a net-zero store so we can learn the best way to bring these features to our other stores. Because we operate 8,000 stores, we believe our pursuit of green technology can have a significant positive impact on the nation's environment." The store will be utilizing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal technology, energy-efficient building materials, LED lighting and ultra-high efficiency refrigeration. The Chicago-area location will allow convenient access for Walgreens engineers based at the company's headquarters in Deerfield, Ill., to measure the store's performance for an entire year to determine if the store reaches its goal of net zero energy use. Engineers predict that the store will produce energy equal to or greater than it consumes. The Full Research Report on Walgreens Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WallStSource.com/r/full_research_report/8a42_WAG]

GNC Holdings Inc. Research Report

To help win the battle of the bulge, GNC, the nation's largest specialty retailer of health, wellness and sports nutrition products, is launching a 12-week challenge designed to help consumers change their eating and exercise habits for long-term weight management. "At GNC, we understand how difficult it can be to get started on a weight-loss program that's right for you," said Tom Dowd, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer and General Manager for GNC. "That's why we created Total Lean - a line of products perfect for anyone on a weight management journey. From delicious meal replacements and snacks to keep you fuller between meals, to thermogenics to help boost your metabolism and improve calorie burning, Total Lean offers a comprehensive weight-loss solution that complements the online tips and tools you'll receive each week during the Total Lean Challenge." Starting June 1^st, consumers can visit http://www.GNC.com/TLC to sign up for the Total Lean Challenge for free, and all entrants can win up to $25,000 in cash and prizes. The Full Research Report on GNC Holdings Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WallStSource.com/r/full_research_report/5db0_GNC]

McKesson Corporation Research Report

McKesson and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) highlights their long-standing relationship as CMS makes use of McKesson's InterQual Criteria to support efficient, effective management processes. "McKesson is understandably proud of our continued relationship with CMS, which supports optimal decision-making for Medicare beneficiaries," said Matthew Zubiller, vice president of Decision Management for McKesson Health Solutions. "InterQual is a critical component in the care management programs of more than 5,000 payers, providers and government agencies, forming a common language for evidence-based discussions of medical appropriateness. As the industry moves steadily toward a more collaborative system built around improving the quality and cost of healthcare, CMS continues to recognize the importance of choosing the right solutions to support that collaboration." The InterQual organizes the criteria by primary condition, then integrates a wealth of additional information designed to address relevant complications, co-morbidities and guidelines for standard treatments. The Full Research Report on McKesson Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.WallStSource.com/r/full_research_report/a45e_MCK]

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