2026 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report
PSG announces the results of its extensive research on the latest trends in drug benefit design. Plan sponsors face complex decisions and challenges…
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Insights into the2019 PBM Formulary Changes
The “Big 3” Pharmacy Benefit Managers (OptumRx, Express Scripts, CVS Caremark) released updates to their 2019 formulary exclusions and this year’s changes come with…
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From Prescriber to Point-of-Sale: How Employer Plan Sponsors and PBMs Are Fighting the War on Opioid Abuse
Nobody is immune from the effects of opioid misuse. A tragic number succumb to fatal overdoses—one every 13 minutes. Addiction also leaves its mark…
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A Nation in Crisis: Causes and Effects of the Ongoing Opioid Epidemic
On October 26, 2017, the President declared the opioid crisis a national public health emergency under federal law. Six short months later, the bipartisan…
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Navigating Drug Pricing Trends in a PBM Contract
In recent years, the United States healthcare system has taken a huge hit due to the astronomical increase in drug prices. To get to…
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Three Areas of Drug Benefit Waste That Could Be Costing You Millions
As a… ahem… “seasoned” pharmacist and consultant I’ve seen a lot in my time. Historically plan sponsors have had to be highly vigilant with…
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Why a Price Cut in Pcsk9 Inhibitors Isn’t Entirely Good News for Plan Sponsors
Recently it was announced that Regeneron and Sanofi had entered into an agreement with Express Scripts to drastically reduce the price tag on Praulent,…
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Manged Care Innovator: Jane Lutz
Issue: March 2018 – FRMC PSG’s Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) is an independent research and education organization that focuses on the complexities…
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Highlights from PBMI’s 2018 Trends in Specialty Drug Benefits Report
Understanding Why Cost Concerns Continue For the last 7 years, PSG’s Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) has produced original research focused on specialty drug…
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Integrated Solutions for Optimal Health System PBM Performance
If you’re a health system, you can no longer afford to silo drug management. Effective Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) engagement involves integrating the pharmacy…
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How Plan Sponsors Can Respond to Tamiflu Shortages
Widespread Influenza activity is occurring across the United States and the CDC is reporting that thirty nine (39) states plus Puerto Rico are currently…
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PBM Audits White Paper
A comprehensive PBM audit can help pinpoint savings opportunities and benefit enhancements you may be overlooking! Download our white paper to see how a…
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