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May 15, 2020A PBM Case Study: How a Midwestern University Reduced Spend While Improving ResultsSean Godar, Ph.D., MBA
Social Benefits Post
See how a private university addressed rising health care costs by reducing spend while improving results.Employee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
May 12, 2020The Impact of Custom Formulary Edits Designed for Self-Insured EmployersKelsey Dieters, PharmDMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.
Social Benefits Post
As pharmacy benefit spend continues to grow with the emergence of new and costly medications, payors must continually seek ways to reduce plan costs.Employee Benefits & Strategies, Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacyemployee-benefits-strategies pharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
April 30, 2020Employee Participation in 2020 CensusEmily ClevengerWe are happy to provide the following resources to utilize in promoting the 2020 census to your organization's employees.Employers Health Newsemployers-health-news
April 17, 2020COVID-19, Employers and Benefit PlansBryce Horomanski, J.D.
COVID-19, Employers and Benefit Plans
The Federal government has taken steps to help alleviate some of the economic pressures associated with COVID-19. Below is a summary of these actions and what they mean for employers, benefits professionals and employees.Employee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
January 8, 2020PBM Evaluation ChallengesDavid Uldricks, J.D., LL.M.
PBM Evaluation Challenges
Why is it so difficult to determine the value of one self-insured carve out PBM offering versus another?Employee Benefits & Strategies, Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacyemployee-benefits-strategies pharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
January 2, 2020Burnout: The Latest Major Health Crisis to Affect the WorkplaceSean Godar, Ph.D., MBABurnout has been identified as a major health crisis in the U.S. workforce, leading to reduced job engagement, lower productivity, more frequent or extended sick leave, occupational change and even permanent withdrawal from work.Mental Health / Depression, Wellness / Employee Well-beingmental-health-depression wellness-employee-well-being
December 6, 2019Know Your Numbers 2.0Emily ClevengerHigh blood pressure, elevated LDL cholesterol and high blood glucose levels are all very controllable. Early diagnosis and management can help you and your employees stay healthy and live a long, productive life. To help get your team members on the right track and remind them of the importance of these treatable health issues, we encourage you to share the following resourcesWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
December 5, 2019Medical Marijuana & Employers A Clinical Dive Before Cannabis Can be CoveredKelsey Dieters, PharmDMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H. %%post_excerpt%%Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
September 12, 2019Flu Vaccine InfographicMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Wellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
September 12, 2019The Society for Women’s Health Research’s Migraine Patient ToolkitMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Wellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
August 16, 2019Employee Assistance Program InfographicEmily ClevengerSurveysurvey
July 17, 2019Chicago PBM Advisor Summit Wrap-UpTraci Barry, MSConsultants from around the country recently joined Employers Health at its exclusive PBM Advisor Summit in Chicago, IL. Attendees networked and shared ideas about how to provide clients with the most effective PBM advice.Employee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
July 1, 2019Does the Recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ruling Affect Your Pharmacy Benefit Plan?Madison EvansPharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
June 18, 2019Employer-Led Group Purchasing Coalition Selects EnvisionRx as Alternative to Traditional Pharmacy Benefit Management ChoicesEmily ClevengerEmployers Health Newsemployers-health-news
June 11, 20192019 Excellence in Benefits Award WinnerEmily ClevengerEmployers Health Newsemployers-health-news
May 21, 2019Rheumatoid Arthritis Painful for the Patients and PayersMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
May 21, 2019The Growing Gap Between List and Net Prices of DrugsBryce Horomanski, J.D.Garrett Brown, J.D., CEBSEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
May 17, 2019Financial Health Shutdowns, Snowballs and SagesGlenn Kent, Ph.D.Employee Benefits & Strategies, Financial Wellnessemployee-benefits-strategies financial-wellness
April 5, 20197 Tips to a Healthier, Happier You at WorkSean Godar, Ph.D., MBAWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
February 15, 2019What Does the New HHS Rule Mean for Employers?Michael Stull, MBAEmployee Benefits & Strategies, Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacyemployee-benefits-strategies pharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
November 30, 20182019 Market CheckDavid Uldricks, J.D., LL.M.Employee Benefits & Strategies, Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacyemployee-benefits-strategies pharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
November 30, 2018In the News: Clawbacks, Gag Orders and Other Painful Sounding PBM NewsBryce Horomanski, J.D.Employee Benefits & Strategies, Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacyemployee-benefits-strategies pharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
November 30, 2018Preparing Workforces for Demanding EnvironmentsSiddharth Ashvin Shah, MD, MPH // Founder and CEO, Greenleaf IntegrativeWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
November 20, 2018The Countdown to NASH: Employers Brace for the New Non-Specialty ConditionKevin Wenceslao, PharmDPharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacy, Wellness / Employee Well-beingpharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy wellness-employee-well-being
November 7, 2018Beyond the Spreadsheet: PBM Pricing Tips Part 1Michael Stull, MBAEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
October 11, 2018Patient Right to Know Drug Prices ActBryce Horomanski, J.D.Employee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
September 20, 2018100 Days of Action: What the American Patients First Blueprint Means for Member Organizations and Self-Funded Plan SponsorsMichael Stull, MBAEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
September 12, 20182018 Flu Vaccine InfoMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Wellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
September 7, 20185 Tips for Open Enrollment SeasonEmployers HealthEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
August 9, 2018Continuing to Consolidate: Health Care Mergers & AcquisitionsBryce Horomanski, J.D.Employee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
August 9, 2018Where Policy Meets Culture: Aligning for Mental Health at WorkEmployers HealthMental Health / Depressionmental-health-depression
August 9, 2018Migraine Meds: An Employer’s Next Big Headache in Drug SpendMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
July 24, 2018Human Resource Professional: An Agent for ChangeEmily HoffmanCancer / Oncology Benefitscancer-oncology-benefits
May 21, 20182018 Excellence in Benefits Award WinnerEmily ClevengerEmployers Health Newsemployers-health-news
May 3, 2018Now or Later: Rebate Considerations for Plan SponsorsMichael Stull, MBAPharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
March 15, 2018The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What Does it Mean for You?Steven Burger, MBA, CPAEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
November 15, 2017In-Focus: A Snapshot of the Pharmacy Benefit IndustryMichael Stull, MBAPharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
November 8, 2017Coming Soon: Million Dollar Drugs – How can employers prepare for gene therapies?Matthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
June 1, 2017The American Health Care Act and BeyondGarrett Brown, J.D., CEBSHealth Care Reformhealth-care-reform
May 25, 20172017 Excellence in Benefits Award WinnerEmily ClevengerEmployers Health Newsemployers-health-news
May 4, 2017What is the Deal With Drug Price InflationMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
January 5, 2017A Collaborative Benefits Management Strategy for Total Population HealthEmployers HealthEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
December 1, 2016Recent Wellness Program Regulations: ADA & GINAZachary Hostetler, J.D., MBACompliance / Reporting, Wellness / Employee Well-beingcompliance-reporting wellness-employee-well-being
November 16, 2016Biosimilar Basics for Plan SponsorsMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
October 8, 2016Tailor-Made: Uniquely Personal Well-BeingTraci Barry, MSWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
May 7, 2016Medical Marijuana Laws Still Hazy: Does the Legalization of Medical Marijuana Mean it Must be Covered by Your Health Plan?Zachary Hostetler, J.D., MBACompliance / Reportingcompliance-reporting
May 5, 2016Healthy Organizations Creating Well WorkforcesTraci Barry, MSWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
May 4, 2016ACA Employer Mandate and ERISA ImplicationsGarrett Brown, J.D., CEBSCompliance / Reportingcompliance-reporting
April 5, 2016Why is My PBM Pushing a Multi-Year Pricing Contract?David Uldricks, J.D., LL.M.Employee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
April 3, 2016EH Pharmacy Trend Less Than 1% in 2015Michael Stull, MBAEmployers Health Newsemployers-health-news
March 4, 2016The Impact of Opioid Addiction to Plan SponsorsMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
March 3, 2016Survey Says Employers Continue Efforts to Reduce Health Benefit CostsZachary Hostetler, J.D., MBAEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
January 3, 2016Nominate an Outstanding Benefits Professional TodayEmily ClevengerEmployers Health Newsemployers-health-news
November 1, 2015Cultures of Health and Engagement – Small Steps, Big RewardsTraci Barry, MSWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
October 10, 20152015 Fall Medication Approval and Strategy UpdateMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
September 15, 2015PBM Annual Market CheckDavid Uldricks, J.D., LL.M.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
August 3, 2015ACA Reporting – How are employers managing the new requirements?Zachary Hostetler, J.D., MBACompliance / Reportingcompliance-reporting
May 13, 2015Managing the Complexity of Specialty Pharmacy BenefitsMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
May 10, 2015Cancer as a Chronic ConditionEmployers HealthCancer / Oncology Benefitscancer-oncology-benefits
May 4, 2015Depression: The Unexpected Threat to Your CompanyEmployers HealthMental Health / Depressionmental-health-depression
April 1, 2015Recent Wellness Program Litigation and the Cadillac TaxZachary Hostetler, J.D., MBACompliance / Reportingcompliance-reporting
February 13, 2015Voluntary Means Voluntary? AARP Prevails in Challenge to EEOC’s Interpretation of Voluntary and How Plans Should RespondGarrett Brown, J.D., CEBSCompliance / Reportingcompliance-reporting
January 4, 2015Female Libido Drug Raises Clinical and Legal ConsiderationsMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
December 2, 2014Clocked In, Checked OutTraci Barry, MSMental Health / Depressionmental-health-depression
October 4, 2014Understanding the Hepatitis C Virus and its Impact on EmployersMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Pharmacy Benefits / Specialty Pharmacypharmacy-benefits-specialty-pharmacy
October 4, 2014Obesity in the WorkplaceTraci Barry, MSObesityobesity
September 3, 2014Thinking About a Private Exchange? Here are some helpful considerations when making a selectionEmployers HealthEmployee Benefits & Strategiesemployee-benefits-strategies
September 3, 2014IRC Section 6055 and 6056 Reporting: Fast FactsZachary Hostetler, J.D., MBACompliance / Reportingcompliance-reporting
April 1, 2014Total Well-being: Moving Past the Physical DomainTraci Barry, MSWellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
September 13, 2013The Importance of ImmunizationMatthew Harman, PharmD, M.P.H.Wellness / Employee Well-beingwellness-employee-well-being
April 11, 2013Moving Beyond BiometricsTraci Barry, MSObesityobesity