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Employers Health: Group Purchasing for Pharmacy Benefits
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Learn about new trends, developments, and other topics of interest in the employee and pharmacy benefits worlds. During our monthly podcasts we'll answer your most frequently asked human resources and benefits questions.

  1. Ep. 2 - Protecting Your Plan: Lessons from Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson

    12/12/2025

    Ep. 2 - Protecting Your Plan: Lessons from Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson

    Mike and Madison break down the recent dismissal of the Johnson & Johnson ERISA case. They dive into the allegations of prescription drug plan mismanagement, what the ruling means for plan sponsors and how similar lawsuits are shaping the benefits landscape. Read Madison's recent blog post on the case: ERISA Fiduciary Litigation Update – A Second Johnson & Johnson Dismissal Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

    9 min

  2. 12/10/2025

    Episode 57 - 2025 Pharmacy Benefits Legislation: What Happened and What's Next

    In the last episode of 2025, host Mike Stull sits down with Employers Health's Madison Connor to discuss the year's biggest pharmacy benefit legislative headlines, cases and court rulings and what they mean for plan sponsors. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines.  Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health.

    17 min
  3. Ep. 3 – Savings Metrics Simplified: Breaking Down Price, Cost and Avoidance

    12/03/2025

    Ep. 3 – Savings Metrics Simplified: Breaking Down Price, Cost and Avoidance

    Join hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor as they break down the differences between price improvements, cost savings and cost avoidance. They explain how to identify real savings and understand the implications of different pricing models. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

    12 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    Episode 56 - Inside MedImpact: How an Independent PBM Is Redefining the Marketplace

    Host Mike Stull is joined by MedImpact's Aprit Patel and Zach Johnson to discuss how this independent PBM is reshaping the landscape. They delve into MedImpact's history, unique approach to drug pricing and new GLP-1 and biosimilar offerings available for MedImpact clients. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health.

    26 min
  5. Ep. 1 - New Pharma Tariffs Explained

    10/03/2025

    Ep. 1 - New Pharma Tariffs Explained

    On the first episode of Health Care Headlines, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor unpack breaking developments in pharmaceutical tariffs, TrumpRx and how the current government shutdown could have an impact on the new tariffs. Watch the Sightlines Series: PBM Fundamentals webinar at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/2025-sightlines-series-pbm-fundamentals/  Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

    11 min

  6. 10/03/2025

    Episode 55 - Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Employee Benefits

    Host Mike Stull sits down with Mandy Rhubin, senior director, pharmacy network audit at Optum Rx, to tackle one of health care's most costly challenges: fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). Mandy breaks down what FWA really means, shares real-world examples and dives into why plan sponsors play such a critical role in spotting and preventing it. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites Episode 1 – PBM 101: Big Players, Mid-Market Movers and Industry Disruptors Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health.

    15 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    Episode 54 - Midyear Update: Pharmacy Trends Shaping Employer Plans

    Host Mike Stull discusses midyear pharmacy trends with guests Kevin Wenceslao and Jack Sullivan from Employers Health. They tackle significant trends in drug spending, the impact of PBM decisions and clinical management strategies to control costs. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites Episode 1 – PBM 101: Big Players, Mid-Market Movers and Industry Disruptors Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health.

    23 min
  8. Ep. 2 - Understanding Fiduciary Responsibilities for Plan Sponsors

    09/08/2025

    Ep. 2 - Understanding Fiduciary Responsibilities for Plan Sponsors

    In this episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor dive into the basics of fiduciary responsibilities all plan sponsors should know. They discuss the definition of a fiduciary, the key responsibilities that come with this role and the importance of compliance with legal standards. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

    11 min
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Learn about new trends, developments, and other topics of interest in the employee and pharmacy benefits worlds. During our monthly podcasts we'll answer your most frequently asked human resources and benefits questions.

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  • Creator
    Employers Health: Group Purchasing for Pharmacy Benefits
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
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    Clean
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