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date\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What Is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?\ \ Understanding what a pharmacy benefit manager is can help you make better decisions about your healthcare. Find the answer to “What is a PBM?” & more here. \ \ date\ \ Read More date\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Choosing the Right PBM: Cost Savings vs Discounts\ \ When it comes to PBM evaluation, explore the importance of choosing a cost-based over discount-based approach to ensure transparency and real savings in prescription medications. \ \ date\ \ Read More
Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Is Your Pharmacy Benefits Contract in Line with CAA 2026 Updates?\ \ Legacy PBM contracts hide true costs from employers. Discover Nautilus's tools to determine CAA readiness and fiduciary alignment.\ \ Jul 30, 2026, 11:00 AM\ \ Read More Jul 14, 2026, 4:00 PM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ A Clinically-Informed Playbook for Sustainable GLP-1 Coverage\ \ Learn how benefits leaders can pair direct-to-employer GLP-1 pricing with clinical oversight to keep coverage sustainable.\ \ Jul 14, 2026, 4:00 PM\ \ Read More Jun 29, 2026, 3:17 PM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ How SmithRx and Transcarent Are Transforming the Benefits Member Experience\ \ Discover how pharmacy-led navigation and transparent PBM practices drive better member outcomes and lower drug spend.\ \ Jun 29, 2026, 3:17 PM\ \ Read More Jun 29, 2026, 11:50 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ Why We’re Rebranding Connect 360 to Drug Pathways\ \ We’re retiring the Connect 360 name and folding everything into what it actually is: Drug Pathways, powered by our Drug Pathways Engine. Here is exactly what this change means for you, your plan, and your members (spoiler: it’s all good news).\ \ Jun 29, 2026, 11:50 AM\ \ Read More Jun 11, 2026, 11:04 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ The Procurement Trap: Is Your PBM Contract a Strategic Asset or a Vendor Lock-In?\ \ Lower your pharmacy benefits spend. Learn how fixed-fee PBM contracts give employers true transparency and procurement leverage.\ \ Jun 11, 2026, 11:04 AM\ \ Read More May 28, 2026, 9:27 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ 5 Ways Fiduciary‑Aligned PBMs Deliver Transparent Pricing in 2026\ \ Stop overpaying for pharmacy benefits. Explore 5 pillars of fiduciary‑aligned PBMs, from transparent pricing to claims-level visibility.\ \ May 28, 2026, 9:27 AM\ \ Read More May 26, 2026, 1:19 PM\ \ \ \ On-Demand Webinars\ \ Breaking Up ‘Big Medicine’ Brings Value to Plans: From Independent Pharmacy to PBM Reform\ \ See how predatory legacy PBMs inflate plan costs and why transparent, cost-plus benefits models protect independent pharmacies.\ \ May 26, 2026, 1:19 PM\ \ Read More May 14, 2026, 10:50 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Inverse Incentives: Why PBMs Profit When Your Spending Soars\ \ Learn why certain PBMs profit when your spend rises. Explore the risks of vertical integration and how a modern PBM model lowers costs.\ \ May 14, 2026, 10:50 AM\ \ Read More May 5, 2026, 9:05 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ The Bundled Myth: Why Your Medical Carrier’s PBM Can Cost You Millions\ \ Is your "all-in-one" health plan a costly illusion? Learn how bundled medical carrier PBMs drain your budget, and how unbundling can save it.\ \ May 5, 2026, 9:05 AM\ \ Read More Apr 28, 2026, 9:34 AM\ \ \ \ On-Demand Webinars\ \ PBM in the Spotlight: Reform Ushers in a New Era of Transparency\ \ The legacy PBM black box is cracking. Explore the 2026 CAA, TrumpRx, and the new 'mandated normal' of transparency in our latest Full Disclosure episode recap.\ \ Apr 28, 2026, 9:34 AM\ \ Read More Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ Aligned by Design: What Purpose-Built AI Looks Like in Modern Pharmacy Benefits\ \ Not all AI is built the same. SmithRx VP of Engineering Gaston Concilio breaks down what purpose-built AI actually looks like in pharmacy benefits.\ \ Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 AM\ \ Read More Apr 6, 2026, 2:48 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Drug Pricing Transparency Trends to Watch\ \ Learn how drug pricing transparency is evolving, what it means for PBM cost savings, and how employers can reduce pharmacy costs.\ \ Apr 6, 2026, 2:48 PM\ \ Read More Apr 1, 2026, 3:29 PM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Why Your Pharmacy Spend is a “Black Box” and How to Fix the Variance\ \ Learn how to break the PBM "black box" with claim-level transparency, unbundled contracts, and reliable forecasting.\ \ Apr 1, 2026, 3:29 PM\ \ Read More Mar 31, 2026, 10:29 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ The Next Gen of PBMs: Building a Cost-Focused Foundation\ \ Discover how to future-proof your pharmacy benefits and challenge the "Big Three" narrative. Learn how the Drug Pathways Engine delivers savings through a transparent, fiduciary-aligned model.\ \ Mar 31, 2026, 10:29 AM\ \ Read More Mar 24, 2026, 11:04 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ How Technology is Bringing ‘Humanity’ Back to Pharmacy Benefits\ \ SmithRx CTO Bhavini Soneji explores how AI and modern platform architecture are redefining what makes a PBM. Discover how a "human-first" tech strategy delivers exceptional savings and scalability while deepening empathy in healthcare.\ \ Mar 24, 2026, 11:04 AM\ \ Read More Mar 18, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ National Beverage Distribution\ \ Discover how a national beverage distribution company has lowered PMPM by 30%, 3+ years running with SmithRx.\ \ Mar 18, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 6, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ The Differences Between Tier 1-5 Prescription Drugs\ \ Discover how 5-tier drug formularies work. Learn the difference between preferred generics, specialty drugs, and how tier placement affects your out-of-pocket costs.\ \ Mar 6, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ The Engine of Healthcare: How AI Is Powering Modern PBMs\ \ AI won’t replace humans, but it will give them superpowers. Learn how SmithRx is deconstructing the PBM "black box" with modern tech to deliver lower net costs in our latest Full Disclosure episode.\ \ Feb 24, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 23, 2026, 12:52 PM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Client Cross-Subsidization: The Hidden Cost of “Preferred” Pricing\ \ Stop footing the bill for other PBM clients. Learn how client cross-subsidization works and why modern, transparent pricing is the future of pharmacy benefits.\ \ Feb 23, 2026, 12:52 PM\ \ Read More Feb 19, 2026, 9:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What Is a Transparent PBM and Why It Matters More Than Ever\ \ Learn what a transparent PBM is, why transparency in pharmacy benefit management matters more than ever, and how it can help reduce prescription costs and improve healthcare value.\ \ Feb 19, 2026, 9:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 4, 2026, 9:26 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ PBM Reform Just Became Law: Here’s Why It Matters For Employers\ \ New federal PBM reform legislation has been enacted, establishing clearer expectations around transparency, compensation, and reporting for pharmacy benefit managers.\ \ Feb 4, 2026, 9:26 AM\ \ Read More Feb 2, 2026, 10:07 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ PBM Terminology Explained: What Every Employer Should Know\ \ Get the comprehensive list of PBM jargon you need to know to make informed benefits decisions.\ \ Feb 2, 2026, 10:07 AM\ \ Read More Jan 28, 2026, 3:23 PM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ UnitedAg\ \ Learn how SmithRx and UnitedAg partnered to implement a people-first pharmacy benefits solution tailored for their dispersed, rural workforce of over 55,000 members.\ \ Jan 28, 2026, 3:23 PM\ \ Read More Jan 28, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ The Impact of FDA-Approved Oral Wegovy on Sustainable Pharmacy Benefits\ \ With the FDA approval of the oral Wegovy pill, there are more GLP-1 therapy options Discover how SmithRx balances innovative treatments with sustainable cost-control strategies.\ \ Jan 28, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jan 26, 2026, 4:53 PM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ The Scalability Trap: Finding Benefits Partners to Grow with You\ \ Don't let legacy partners bottleneck your growth. SmithRx CHRO, Christine Centa, explores the "Scalability Trap," the psychology of why we settle for old tools, and how to find benefits partners that can scale with you.\ \ Jan 26, 2026, 4:53 PM\ \ Read More Jan 26, 2026, 4:03 PM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ How to Audit Your PBM Contract for Fiduciary Alignment\ \ Get a recap of our Full Disclosure episode featuring Ann Lewandowski, leading fiduciary advocate, on spotting PBM misalignment red flags.\ \ Jan 26, 2026, 4:03 PM\ \ Read More Jan 13, 2026, 9:38 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Beyond the Discount: Rethinking Pharmacy Benefits with Radical Transparency\ \ Learn about the new class of modern PBMs and the dependable, “open-book” savings they offer in our latest webinar with From Day One.\ \ Jan 13, 2026, 9:38 AM\ \ Read More Jan 7, 2026, 10:17 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Navigating High-Stakes PBM Change with People-First, Empathetic Service\ \ PBM transitions don’t have to be fraught with issues: the right partner will leverage empathy and people-first processes to make your change a breeze.\ \ Jan 7, 2026, 10:17 AM\ \ Read More Jan 1, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Pharmacy Benefits Shakeup: 2026 Trends and Predictions\ \ Explore the top trends that will shape pharmacy benefits in 2026.\ \ Jan 1, 2026, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Dec 17, 2025, 8:17 PM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ Keystone Cooperative\ \ See how proactive HR leaders at the largest agricultural company east of the Mississippi cut pharmacy costs by 40% with a transparent PBM.\ \ Dec 17, 2025, 8:17 PM\ \ Read More Dec 17, 2025, 10:45 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ The Biosimilar Bottom Line: How Legacy PBMs Hide Millions\ \ Discover the data behind how legacy PBMs make millions off of supposedly “low-cost” biosimilars—and how businesses and members end up footing the bill.\ \ Dec 17, 2025, 10:45 AM\ \ Read More Dec 11, 2025, 3:21 PM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ PBMs, You Actually Can Control Drug Mix. We Are Proof.\ \ Learn how legacy PBMs intentionally influence drug mix for their own gain and why active drug mix management, not just chasing discounts, is key to massive employer savings.\ \ Dec 11, 2025, 3:21 PM\ \ Read More Nov 24, 2025, 1:21 PM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ How Empathy At Scale Drives Bottom Line Results & Patient Outcomes\ \ Pharmacy benefits are broken. To find a solution, it requires we re-imagine it from the ground up with the right balance of empathy and fiscal sustainability.\ \ Nov 24, 2025, 1:21 PM\ \ Read More Nov 20, 2025, 11:48 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ How Employers Can Optimize Benefits in the Era of GLP-1s\ \ Employers can adapt benefit strategies to manage the rising costs and demand of GLP-1 drugs. Learn how SmithRx helps optimize pharmacy spend while supporting member health.\ \ Nov 20, 2025, 11:48 AM\ \ Read More Nov 18, 2025, 3:55 PM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ 1/1 Readiness: 5 Tips for Smooth Transitions & Renewals\ \ Get essential 1/1 readiness tips and tricks straight from SmithRx pharmacy benefit experts.\ \ Nov 18, 2025, 3:55 PM\ \ Read More Nov 11, 2025, 2:58 PM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ National Labor Union\ \ Discover how a national union saw dramatic improvements in their member experience and reduced spend with SmithRx.\ \ Nov 11, 2025, 2:58 PM\ \ Read More Nov 6, 2025, 3:29 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Why America’s Largest Employers Are Switching PBMs\ \ Discover why large employers are moving away from traditional PBMs and how SmithRx’s transparent model delivers sustainable savings and better service.\ \ Nov 6, 2025, 3:29 PM\ \ Read More Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ $37 PMPM Savings: How the Drug Pathways Engine Proves Modern PBM Value\ \ Learn how the Drug Pathways Engine proves the value of a true modern PBM.\ \ Nov 3, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Oct 20, 2025, 12:59 PM\ \ \ \ On-Demand Webinars\ \ The Prescription for Accountability: Why Reporting Must Be Your Next PBM Requirement\ \ Discover the essentials of PBM data access and reporting—and why they’re crucial to achieving peak performance and realizing meaningful savings for your plan.\ \ Oct 20, 2025, 12:59 PM\ \ Read More Oct 13, 2025, 10:37 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Navigating PBM Transitions: A Q&A with HR Expert, Rena Cater\ \ Discover how one HR leader took control of their pharmacy spend by questioning the status quo and prioritizing transparency in their partnerships.\ \ Oct 13, 2025, 10:37 AM\ \ Read More Oct 9, 2025, 12:36 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What Employers Should Know about Specialty Drug Costs\ \ Explore which medications fall into the ‘specialty drug’ category, how legacy and modern PBMs treat these drugs, and what a more innovative, sustainable approach to specialty drugs can look like.\ \ Oct 9, 2025, 12:36 PM\ \ Read More Oct 8, 2025, 11:39 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ 5 Key Takeaways on the Future of PBMs from Our BAM Summit\ \ Explore our key takeaways from the SmithRx BAM Summit and discover why transparency is the key to a better, brighter future for pharmacy benefits.\ \ Oct 8, 2025, 11:39 AM\ \ Read More Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 PM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Building a Cost and Care-Conscious GLP-1 Program\ \ Dive into the science behind GLP-1s, trends and demands employers are seeing for these drugs, and how you can ensure you’ve got the right building blocks for GLP-1 success.\ \ Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 PM\ \ Read More Sep 29, 2025, 4:56 PM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Fully-Insured vs. Self-Insured: How a Carve-Out PBM Delivers Savings and Control\ \ Walk through a comparsion of different plan options to understand why a self-insured, carve-out model is the best approach.\ \ Sep 29, 2025, 4:56 PM\ \ Read More Sep 23, 2025, 12:55 PM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ Spectrum Engineers\ \ Discover how Spectrum cut pharmacy spend by 99% and transformed their member experience with a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefit manager.\ \ Sep 23, 2025, 12:55 PM\ \ Read More Sep 11, 2025, 1:20 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ How Legacy PBMs Fail Pharmacies, Employers, and Patients\ \ Get a rundown of Alan Pannier’s, SVP of Product Strategy at SmithRx, recent conversation with David Williams on the CareTalk Podcast, where he discussed precisely who is losing in legacy health’s game—and what can be done to save pharmacy benefits.\ \ Sep 11, 2025, 1:20 PM\ \ Read More Sep 11, 2025, 9:27 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Legacy PBMs Are on Borrowed Time: An Insider's Look\ \ Discover how legacy Pharmacy Benefits Managers are failing the pharmacy industry and why modern PBMs are the future of pharmacy benefits.\ \ Sep 11, 2025, 9:27 AM\ \ Read More Sep 4, 2025, 2:45 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ How Cost-Containment Programs Lower Pharmacy Spend\ \ Learn how cost-containment programs within a transparent PBM model can lower pharmacy spend and support sustainable plan value.\ \ Sep 4, 2025, 2:45 PM\ \ Read More Aug 26, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ On-Demand Webinars\ \ The Essential Steps to a Successful PBM Migration\ \ Changing your pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for your self-funded plan is a major undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress. With the right partner and a clear plan, you can ensure a smooth transition that minimizes disruption for your members and delivers the best possible financial outcomes for your organization. In the first episode of our Full Disclosure series, we demystified the PBM transition experience with pharmacy experts, Alissa Johnson, Senior Director, Clinical Strategy at SmithRx, and Joy Gilbert, SVP, Customer Success at SmithRx, and broke down the core stages of implementing a new pharmacy benefits partner. Continue reading to get a complete rundown of the transition experience, as well as the things you should get from your PBM at each stage, below. This isn't a simple checklist; our experts walk through a complete roadmap to help you navigate the process with confidence, from the initial planning stages to going live and beyond.\ \ Aug 26, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 19, 2025, 4:49 PM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ The 5 Pillars of a Modern PBM\ \ Discover what the pillars of a modern PBM are and the effect they have on the pharmacy benefits experience. \ \ Aug 19, 2025, 4:49 PM\ \ Read More Aug 14, 2025, 6:52 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Real Savings vs. Discount Claims: What to Look for in PBM Reporting\ \ It can be hard to determine what is real savings vs discount claims in the pharmacy industry. Learn about what to look for in PBM reporting here.\ \ Aug 14, 2025, 6:52 PM\ \ Read More Aug 11, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ How SmithRx's Drug Pathways Engine Drives Savings\ \ Get an analysis of our Q2 2025 results and explore how our Drug Pathways Engine is driving down costs in key Manageable Therapeutic Areas (MTAs).\ \ Aug 11, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 8, 2025, 5:38 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What Is PBM Reform? Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Manager Changes\ \ Explore PBM reform: its meaning, drivers, and how emerging transparent PBMs like SmithRx deliver better outcomes.\ \ Aug 8, 2025, 5:38 PM\ \ Read More Aug 1, 2025, 12:15 PM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Why Legacy PBMs Are Still Failing Employers\ \ Legacy PBMs are still failing to evolve and offer effective, patient-first healthcare—leaving employers unsatisfied. Learn more here about legacy PBMs and the future of transparency.\ \ Aug 1, 2025, 12:15 PM\ \ Read More Jul 25, 2025, 10:21 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ How Employers Thrive with Self-Funded Plans\ \ Self-funded health plans offer cost savings and flexibility—but only if you have the right PBM partner. Learn how employers are thriving with SmithRx’s transparent, proactive model.\ \ Jul 25, 2025, 10:21 AM\ \ Read More Jul 15, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Biosimilar Adoption: Why Low Uptake is Still a Challenge\ \ Explore barriers to biosimilar adoption, such as PBM practices, regulatory limitations, and provider and patient level friction and learn what employers can do to promote uptake.\ \ Jul 15, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jun 19, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ PBM Vertical Integration’s Impact on Biosimilars\ \ Jun 19, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jun 12, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ The Journey of a Medication Price: Legacy PBMs vs. SmithRx\ \ Same drug, same pharmacy—very different outcomes. See how legacy PBMs inflate costs through spread and rebate retention, and how SmithRx lowers them through transparency and true alignment.\ \ Jun 12, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More May 30, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ World MS Day: A Guide for Employers on Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace\ \ On World MS Day, move beyond awareness. Learn how early MS diagnosis, employer support, and affordable treatments make a difference\ \ May 30, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ FDA Approval of Interchangeability Status of Stelara Biosimilar, Otulfi: What it Means for SmithRx Clients\ \ FDA grants Otulfi (Stelara biosimilar) interchangeability. SmithRx details how this win boosts patient access, lowers drug costs & drives major client savings.\ \ May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More May 16, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ ERISA & Pharmacy Benefits: What Employers Need to Know\ \ ERISA compliance includes understanding the fiduciary role & the key health plan obligations. Learn more about ERISA & the connection to pharmacy benefits here.\ \ May 16, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More May 12, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ Encore Enterprises\ \ How Encore cut PMPM pharmacy costs by 60% with SmithRx’s transparent, pass-through model and Connect 360 programs—boosting savings and member support.\ \ May 12, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More May 6, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Legacy PBMs Are Hurting More Than Just Patients—They’re Hurting Pharmacies, Too\ \ Legacy PBMs are pushing community pharmacies out of business. Discover why your local pharmacy is at risk and how transparent PBM solutions can help them survive.\ \ May 6, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More May 2, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Proving PBM ROI to Your CFO: A Guide for HR Leaders\ \ Demonstrate the true ROI of your pharmacy benefits. This guide helps HR present clear financial data (PMPM, program savings, rebate transparency) that CFOs value.\ \ May 2, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What is a Biosimilar? Benefits, Costs & Employer Employer Savings Explained\ \ Learn how biosimilars provide lower-cost alternatives to expensive biologic drugs, improving access to life-saving treatments, reducing healthcare costs, and encouraging innovation.\ \ Apr 22, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Tear It Down, Build It Right: What a Truly Transparent PBM Looks Like\ \ Hear how SmithRx rebuilt the PBM model for full transparency—no spread pricing, no rebate games, just clear costs and aligned incentives. \ \ Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What is Fiduciary Alignment and Why Does it Matter in Pharmacy Benefits?\ \ Learn why fiduciary alignment matters in pharmacy benefits—and how choosing the right PBM can reduce costs, boost compliance, and protect your employees.\ \ Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ AgXplore\ \ Discover how AgXplore achieved a $344 PMPM reduction and 57x ROI by switching to SmithRx—improving costs and the employee experience.\ \ Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ 12 Questions to Ask Your PBM to Ensure Transparent Pricing\ \ Asking the right questions can greatly affect your PBM pricing. Learn the best questions to ask your PBM about transparent pricing here.\ \ Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ 5 Facts Employers Need to Know About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)\ \ Learn how Multiple Sclerosis impacts employees, the role of DMTs and generics in treatment, and how employers can support workers with resources from NMSS \ \ Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ How Drug Rebates Influence Prescription Costs for Employers\ \ Find out how drug rebates impact prescription costs, and learn strategies for employers to reduce employees’ out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.\ \ Mar 21, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What Does a PBM Do to Reduce Costs?\ \ Concerned about rising drug costs for your self-insured plan? Explore how PBMs negotiate lower prices and implement strategies to save your company money.\ \ Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 14, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Understanding Value-Based Care and the Role PBMs Play\ \ Discover how value-based care is reshaping healthcare by focusing on patient outcomes and lowering costs. PBMs are shifting towards this model to provide more efficient and patient-centered care.\ \ Mar 14, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ Introducing Stelara Biosimilars to Connect 360: $14.5M in Projected Client Savings\ \ mithRx is driving down healthcare costs with the introduction of Stelara biosimilars in Connect 360. Our Autoimmune Program delivers a 95% reduction in medication costs and $0 copays for members. Learn how our transparent PBM model makes high-cost treatments affordable.\ \ Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 10, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ Fifth Group Restaurants\ \ Learn how Fifth Group Restaurants saved $250K on pharmacy benefits with SmithRx's transparent, innovative approach to cutting healthcare costs for businesses.\ \ Mar 10, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ 7 Lessons Employers Can Learn from The Current State of the Pharmacy Benefits Industry\ \ Discover 7 key lessons from industry leaders like Mark Cuban, Dr. Avantika Waring, and SmithRx CEO Jake Frenz on how employers can challenge legacy PBMs, reduce costs, and improve transparency in pharmacy benefits.\ \ Mar 5, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 28, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ Find Relief from Seasonal Allergies: Affordable Treatments & Medications\ \ Suffering from seasonal allergies? Learn about causes, at-home remedies, common medications for relief, and where to find the lowest-cost meds. \ \ Feb 28, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Modern PBM Reporting: How It’s Different and Why It Matters\ \ Modern PBM reporting: Transparency and insights. Evaluate costs, track savings, and improve member experience. Key metrics and actionable data to maximize your PBM's value.\ \ Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 25, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ The Modern PBM Experience: Key Criteria for Account Support and Member Service\ \ Explore the modern PBM experience and key criteria for employers, including account support, member service, and cost-saving programs that deliver real value.\ \ Feb 25, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 24, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Why Small, Self-Insured Groups Should Think Twice About “Too Good to Be True” Offers from Fully Insured Carriers\ \ Small, self-insured groups beware of 'too good to be true' offers from fully insured carriers. Learn how to take control of your healthcare costs, avoid hidden fees, and improve outcomes for your employees.\ \ Feb 24, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 14, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Modern PBMs: ROI, Cost Savings & Transparency\ \ Learn how SmithRx transforms pharmacy benefits with real savings and member satisfaction. Our modern, transparent approach delivers higher ROI, eliminates hidden fees, and improves employee health outcomes.\ \ Feb 14, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 11, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ 2025 Peak Season Customer Experience: Delivering Exceptional Service to Our Members\ \ Reflecting on a successful start to 2025, SmithRx highlights its commitment to exceptional service during peak season. Learn how we ensured smooth onboarding for new clients and members, and maintained high member satisfaction through dedicated support and helpful resources.\ \ Feb 11, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Feb 5, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ The Importance of Member Satisfaction\ \ Discover why member satisfaction is key to better health outcomes and cost savings when it comes to PBMs. See how SmithRx delivers superior results by prioritizing positive member experience.\ \ Feb 5, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ The FTC’s Latest PBM Report Confirms What We’ve Known All Along\ \ The FTC’s latest report exposes PBM pricing tactics that SmithRx has long warned about. Employers can act now with a transparent PBM model.\ \ Jan 30, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist to Ensure Health & Safety\ \ Discover the 5 key questions you should be asking your pharmacist to ensure your medications are safe, effective, and working as they should. Stay informed and healthy.\ \ Jan 22, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ 4 PBM Trends in 2025\ \ Let's take a look at the top 4 PBM trends to watch in 2025, from transparency to value-based contracts, and how they impact healthcare costs.\ \ Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ How Prescription Drug Lists Impact Medication Costs\ \ Learn the different ways how prescription drug lists affect medication costs. Explore drug tiers, cost-saving strategies, and what you can do if your medication is not on the list.\ \ Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ What Happens When a Medication Is Not on the Formulary?\ \ Need a medication that is not on the formulary? Learn more about formulary exceptions and how to request coverage for non-formulary drugs.\ \ Jan 7, 2025, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Nov 17, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What is a PBM Admin Fee?\ \ Learn what a PBM admin fee is, how it compares to other PBM-related fees, and why understanding these costs can help employers and brokers choose the right Pharmacy Benefit Manager.\ \ Nov 17, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Nov 1, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Pharmacy Benefit Reform Is Coming - Is Your Organization Ready?\ \ Learn how HR leaders can navigate PBM reform and modernize prescription benefits. \ \ Nov 1, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Oct 21, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What is PMPM? Per Member Per Month Explained\ \ Learn how PMPM–Per Member Per Month–impacts self-insured employers and pharmacy benefits management strategies, and find out how PMPM influences healthcare cost management.\ \ Oct 21, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Oct 15, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ Defining Modern PBM Fees: A New Era of Transparency and Value\ \ SmithRx brings transparency to PBM fees with a clear structure that separates admin costs from drug prices, helping you lower Total PMPM and maximize value.\ \ Oct 15, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Oct 8, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ Brand-Name vs. Generic Drugs: Understanding the Key Differences\ \ Confused about generic vs. brand-name drugs? Discover key differences in price, ingredients, and effectiveness. Learn how to make informed choices for your health and wallet.\ \ Oct 8, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Oct 2, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ Slash Your Rx Costs: 8 Ways to Save Big on Meds\ \ Beat skyrocketing drug prices with our expert tips. Learn how to slash your prescription costs and save money without compromising your health.\ \ Oct 2, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ Decoding Drug Labels: 10 Essential Tips for Medication Safety\ \ Master medication safety by understanding drug labels. Learn 10 key label components, get pharmacist consultation tips, and manage prescriptions easily with SmithRx. Empower your health through proper medication knowledge.\ \ Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 25, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Modern PBM\ \ Transforming the PBM Landscape: Highlights from the Inaugural Broker Account Manager Summit\ \ SmithRx's first Broker Account Manager Summit in Dallas united industry professionals for intensive learning and networking. \ \ Sep 25, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Success Stories\ \ St. Mary’s School\ \ Read this case study to discover how St. Mary’s School reduced Rx costs by 60% and saved over $100K with SmithRx’s transparent pharmacy benefits solution.\ \ Sep 24, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 23, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ How do PBMs Determine Prescription Drug Pricing?\ \ Understanding how PBMs determine prescription drug prices can help you choose who to work with. Learn more about PBM drug pricing here.\ \ Sep 23, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 18, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Drug Pathways & Tech\ \ SmithRx Partner Portal 2.0: Supercharging Your PBM Success\ \ SmithRx Partner Portal 2.0: Discover enhanced PBM tools for streamlined analytics, reporting, and client management. Boost efficiency and drive success with our newly refreshed platform.\ \ Sep 18, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 17, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ 4 Practical Steps for Employers to Lower Prescription Costs\ \ Discover effective strategies for employers to help reduce prescription drug costs for their workforce. Learn about generic medications, optimizing insurance plans, and utilizing discount programs to better manage healthcare expenses.\ \ Sep 17, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 12, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ 8 Ways Employers Benefit from Low-Cost Prescriptions\ \ Find out how employers benefit from low-cost prescriptions, and see how working with the right PBM can lower spend on drug and treatment costs for your business. \ \ Sep 12, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Sep 12, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ AWP vs. WAC: What’s the Difference?\ \ Learn the differences between AWP vs. WAC here, and find out why they matter when it comes to your company’s pharmacy benefits.\ \ Sep 12, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ PBM Transparency: Exposing Hidden Costs in Legacy Fee Structures\ \ Discover how legacy PBMs hide true costs through complex fee structures. Learn about SmithRx's transparent pricing model that offers a simpler, more cost-effective alternative to traditional PBM services.\ \ Aug 26, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 16, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ 6 Ways Legacy PBMs Put Employers at Risk\ \ Learn how legacy PBMs put employers at risk, from using outdated practices to keeping costs hidden—and discover how switching to a modern PBM can protect your business and employees.\ \ Aug 16, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 14, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ What is Spread Pricing?\ \ Discover how spread pricing in PBMs can inflate drug costs for self-insured employers. Learn strategies to mitigate its impact and choose a transparent PBM partner like SmithRx.\ \ Aug 14, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 13, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Employer Strategies\ \ Experts Weigh in on the Clinical and Business Impact of GLP-1s\ \ How important is it for plan sponsors to cover GLP-1s? We asked experts to share their advice and insights on the trending medication.\ \ Aug 13, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Aug 8, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ PBM 101\ \ PBM Formulary: What is Closed vs. Open?\ \ Discover the key differences between closed and open formularies and their impact on healthcare costs. Learn how these formulary types affect your medication access and influence cost management strategies.\ \ Aug 8, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More Jul 25, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ \ \ Member Experience\ \ Common Cardiometabolic Diseases: Overview, Prevalence, and GLP-1 treatment Impact\ \ Discover the growing impact of cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease on healthcare costs. Learn how GLP-1 treatments, such as Ozempic®, are reshaping pharmaceutical demand and benefit management. Find out what brokers and employers need to know to make informed healthcare plan decisions and manage costs effectively.\ \ Jul 25, 2024, 12:00 AM\ \ Read More
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