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Jaeger named to lead independent pharmacists association

Pharmacist’s daughter and former head of generic drug group, she seeks larger role for small pharmacies in health care overhaul. The “little guys” in the pharmacy industry will have a big advocate when Kathleen Jaeger becomes executive vice president and CEO of their group Nov. 1. The veteran lobbyist and daughter of a small-town pharmacist, Jaeger will lead the $16 million-revenue National Community Pharmacists Association just as Congress takes up health care cost containment, a critical aspect of President Obama’s recent health care overhaul. Jaeger’s task will be to make sure the small operators—owners of individual pharmacies or very small chains—aren’t overlooked. … Read More