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Pharma/PBMs

How to Get a Handle on Specialty-Drug Costs

With specialty drugs accounting for an ever-increasing portion of total spend, plan sponsors are employing creative cost-cutting strategies.
Julie Cook Ramirez is a Rockford, Ill.-based journalist and copywriter, covering all aspects of human resources. View Article
Julie Cook Ramirez
Wed Jul 24th, 2019 | 8 min read

What UHC’s Expanded Rebate Program Will Mean

Nine in 10 NBGH members would like to see an alternative to the rebate-driven model.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri Mar 15th, 2019 | 2 min read

Proposed Drug-Rebate Rule May Contain Side Effects for Employers

The push for better supply-chain drug pricing and contracting models has reached Washington.
Web Editor Michael J. O’Brien has been with HRE for more than a decade. He holds a degree in economics from Boston College. View Article
Michael J. O'Brien
Tue Feb 5th, 2019 | 2 min read

The Truth About the Opioid Crisis at Work

The workplace is the perfect place for intervention, experts suggest.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Thu Jun 21st, 2018 | 3 min read

Drug Data Suggest Shifting Landscape

Quest's latest data shows increases in cocaine and marijuana, and a continuing decline in opioids.
Dave Shadovitz is editor of HRE He is also co-chair of the HR Tech Conference and chair of the Health & Benefits Leadership Conference. View Article
David Shadovitz
Fri May 11th, 2018 | 4 min read

The Evolving Healthcare Model

Vertically integrated healthcare is making a comeback—and HR leaders need to be ready.
Jennifer Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Mon Mar 12th, 2018 | 3 min read

Can Integrated Healthcare Work?

Skepticism surrounds CVS's claims that the $69 billion merger will redefine and reshape the delivery of healthcare in this country.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Mon Jan 8th, 2018 | 5 min read