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A coalition of consumer groups urged U.S. antitrust regulators on Tuesday to stop Express Scripts Inc from buying Medco Health Solutions Inc (MHS.N), arguing healthcare companies that hire pharmacy benefits managers fail to protect consumers from higher prices. [Read the full article] Jan. 14 event includes performance by Blacks in Wax, Medicare educational seminar and screening of Anna LucastaCHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of the Black Classic Cinema Series, UnitedHealthcare and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture will celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday with a special event Saturday, Jan. 14.The event will begin with a performance by Blacks in Wax, an innovative educational youth group dedicated to African-American history and culture, at 1 p.m., followed by a Medicare education seminar by UnitedHealthcare.In addition, a video of the recent dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be presented, and a screening of Anna Lucasta, the Black Classic Cinema Series January selection, starring Eartha Kitt and Sammy Davis Jr., will round out the day(TM)s events. [Read the full article] Significantly Enhances Capabilities to Participate in Emerging Growth Opportunities, including Dual EligiblesRYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Universal American Corp. (NYSE: UAM - News) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire APS Healthcare, Inc. ("APS Healthcare), a leading provider of specialty healthcare solutions for $227.5 million.The transaction significantly enhances Universal American(TM)s breadth of capabilities to participate in the emerging growth opportunities in healthcare, including the large dual eligible opportunity. APS Healthcare brings a full range of healthcare solutions, including disease management and care coordination, clinical quality and utilization review, and behavioral health services, that enable its customers to reduce healthcare costs and improve the quality of their care. [Read the full article] 
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