Benefits Think A 5-point checklist for CAA compliance on Rx fiduciary oversight

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As healthcare costs continue to rise, a notable shift is occurring: Employees are challenging these increases with unprecedented vigor. Armed with a growing awareness of their rights and the potential for more equitable solutions, workers are pushing back against what they see as irresponsible benefit practices. 

This movement is gaining momentum in the wake of landmark litigation, including the recent class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over pharmacy costs that spotlight the crucial role of fiduciary duty in managing pharmacy benefits. The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) further emphasizes this focus, setting strict compliance benchmarks and underscoring the importance of cost-effective, transparent healthcare benefits.

Greg Sanderson
COO

Greg Sanderson is COO of AlignRx, a pharmacy benefit consultancy that is part of Goodroot, a community of companies reinventing healthcare one system at a time.


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