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This is the latest move by pharmacy benefit managers to deal with the surging demand for weight-loss medicine.

Donna M. Massanova is EBP Center of Excellence global lead at Makosi, where she is also a member of the company's Advisory Board. She retired as a partner from Baker Tilly with over 30 years of experience in public accounting. She built and led one of the largest employee benefit plan audit practices in the U.S. and spearheaded the Philadelphia market's construction and real estate practice.

By helping employees develop healthier lifestyle habits, employers can see a reduction in cost while improving people's lives.

Self-funding, network steerage and gap funding require advisers willing to step out of cruise control and into a more consultative, engaged role.

The landscape of employee benefits continues to evolve, and data will be a greater influence for all employers. 

Advancing Chronic Care: Strategic Support for Health and Cost Management

Chris Soriano is the co-founder and chief commercial officer of BridgePort, which provides market infrastructure for digital assets.

Customized drug plans, leveraging technology and onsite clinics are all potential solutions for organizations hoping to save on spending.

Amy Cardillo is a senior lecturer at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Direct communication strategies give leaders insight, while fostering professional growth.

Advisers can do a better job equipping employees with the knowledge they need to make better benefit choices.

With savings gaps, financial anxiety and plans to work longer, half of Gen X employees feel unprepared for retirement.

A comprehensive benefits package, including voluntary benefits, can help employees spend less on medical care and keep their savings intact.