Benefits Think Choosing the right pharmacy benefits manager for your plan

Published Updated 5 Min Read

Employee benefits managers are often pulled in two different directions. They’re under pressure to create an increased level of employee satisfaction while simultaneously keeping costs under control. This is obviously not easy; if you’re reading this you probably already know how difficult it can be to accomplish both objectives.

Pharmacy benefits are typically the most utilized benefit by plan members and one of the fastest-growing in terms of cost. Consequently, selecting the right pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is a critical decision in managing a plan and determining member satisfaction with that plan.

John Crable
Senior Vice President

John Crable is Senior Vice President of Corporate Synergies. He specializes in reducing cost through plan design study, claim analysis, creative funding and diligent negotiations.


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