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Unlocking the Secrets of PBMs Strategies to Navigate Their Profit Tactics (Volume 89)

Watch: Unlocking the Secrets of PBMs Strategies to Navigate Their Profit Tactics (Volume 89)
Unlocking the Secrets of PBMs: Strategies to Navigate Their Profit Tactics
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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) play a crucial role in managing prescription drug benefits for employers, brokers, and benefits consultants. However, the lack of transparency in their operations often leaves many organizations struggling to fully understand the costs associated with their pharmacy benefits. This is where our webinar, Unlocking the Secrets of PBMs: Strategies to Navigate Their Profit Tactics, comes in—offering a deep dive into the opaque world of PBMs and equipping you with the knowledge to take control of your pharmacy spend.

The strategies we discuss in this session are designed to help employers, brokers, and benefits consultants identify and mitigate hidden profit tactics that can lead to inflated costs. PBMs often employ complex pricing structures, hidden fees, and undisclosed rebate arrangements that can significantly impact the overall cost of pharmacy benefits. By attending this webinar, you’ll learn how to spot these tactics and implement effective strategies to minimize their financial impact.

One of the key takeaways from this webinar is understanding the importance of a fiduciary standard of care. Unlike traditional PBM models that prioritize profits, a fiduciary approach ensures that the PBM acts in the best interest of the plan sponsor and its members. This approach not only aligns with ethical standards but also helps in achieving cost savings without compromising patient outcomes. We’ll explore real-world examples and case studies that highlight the difference a fiduciary PBM model can make in controlling pharmacy costs.

Additionally, the webinar covers actionable insights on negotiating better contracts, optimizing formulary management, and leveraging data analytics to make informed decisions. These strategies empower you to create a more transparent and cost-effective pharmacy benefits program tailored to your organization’s needs. By understanding how to navigate the PBM landscape, you can ensure that every dollar spent on pharmacy benefits delivers maximum value to your organization and your members.

For employers, brokers, and benefits consultants committed to reducing pharmacy costs while maintaining high-quality care, this webinar is a must-watch. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from experts who have been on the front lines of PBM negotiations and cost management. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change in your pharmacy benefits strategy.

Watch Unlocking the Secrets of PBMs: Strategies to Navigate Their Profit Tactics today and take the first step towards regaining control over your pharmacy spend. Your path to a more transparent, cost-effective, and patient-centered pharmacy benefit plan starts here.

Tyrone Squires, MBA, CPBS

I am the proud founder and managing director of TransparentRx, a fiduciary-model PBM based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We help health plan sponsors reduce pharmacy spend, by as much as 50%, without cutting benefits or shifting costs to employees.

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