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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

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