Pharmacy benefits

It’s almost a guarantee that employers will see increasing pharmacy costs even when the plan is negotiated and managed properly. That’s why it’s important to review PBM contracts carefully.

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

To keep the momentum going into 2017, advisers should follow five trends encouraging growth in supplemental benefits.

When a company with a self-funded plan selects a stop-loss carrier and individual stop-loss coverage, they have the option to include drug expenses in determining high claimant costs.

Insurance and healthcare experts weigh in on how the new chief executive can fortify healthcare coverage.

President-elect will look to shut down exchanges and set up tax-free health savings accounts for people with high-deductible insurance plans.

Skyrocketing healthcare premiums are causing companies to get creative with cost-containment strategies, says benefits consultant Loretta Metzger.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

States are seeking justification from drug companies for the high cost of their products, says Frenkel Benefits’ Craig Hasday.

To ensure customer success and retention, employers must be able to understand and provide answers to these inquiries, Zane Benefits explains.