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HR BenecastEpisode 53 - PBM Policy: What's Happening on Capitol HillOn this episode of HR Benecast, host Mike Stull is joined by CVS Health's senior vice president of government and public affairs, Melissa Schulman. She discusses the complexities of the legislative process, key proposals that may resurface and the impact of state legislation on federal actions. She also addresses common misconceptions about PBMs and emphasizes the importance of employer advocacy in shaping drug pricing policies. This episode was recorded on July 30, 2025. Some legislative developments may have changed since the time of recording. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events...
2025-08-1123 minHR BenecastEpisode 52 - Creating an Engaging Employee Benefits StrategyIn the latest episode of HR Benecast host Mike Stull and Brandee Bell, senior benefits specialist at Designer Brands, discuss the importance of a clear, engaging and effective year-round benefits communication strategy. She shares insights on engaging employees using creative techniques and measuring results. She also provides real examples her team has used to improve open enrollment through effective communication. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health.
2025-07-0933 minHR BenecastEpisode 51 - From Science to Shelf: The FDA's Drug Approval ProcessEver wonder how a drug gets approved? In this episode, HR Benecast host Mike Stull and Clinical Advisor Alexis Sova walk through the FDA approval process. They discuss the complexities of bringing new medications to market, the importance of efficacy and safety in drug trials and how to keep plan costs down as new drugs are launched. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter at Employers Health. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health.
2025-06-1824 minHR BenecastEpisode 49 - CVS Weight Management ProgramWhen it comes to pharmacy benefits, no topics make headlines like GLP-1s and weight loss programs. On this episode of HR Benecast, Dr. Lia Rodriguez and Erin Bacon from CVS Health share what makes a clinical weight loss program really work. Listen to hear the latest obesity stats, obesity's link to other chronic conditions, the importance of lifestyle changes and more.
2025-04-2831 minHR BenecastEpisode 45 - Ask Mike Anything - Your Pharmacy Benefit Questions AnsweredIn this episode of HR Benecast, Mike Stull and Eric Dublikar cover your pharmacy and employee benefits questions including: What's new in federal and state pharmacy benefit legislation. How Employers Health is working to help clients manage changes to their PBM plans. What the switch to biosimilars for Humira and Stelara means for plan sponsors. What impact GLP-1s are having on employer drug spend? Trends in GLP-1 coverage for weight loss.
2024-08-2737 minHR BenecastEpisode 41 - The Latest in GLP-1s for Employers and ConsultantsThe first 2024 episode of HR Benecast features Courtney Keefe, Employers Health's resident GLP-1 expert. She'll share utilization, discontinuation and coverage trends for GLP-1s and anti-obesity drugs. Listeners will hear the latest on anti-obesity drug coverage under the pharmacy benefit, new drugs in the pipeline and how the big PBM's are managing drugs like Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
2024-02-1629 minHR BenecastEpisode 39 - What Should Employers Know About Pharmacogenomics?In this episode of HR Benecast, we're joined by Travis Baughn, vice president of clinical solutions at Optum Rx. Listen to hear how pharmacogenetics works and its importance for employers. He'll share what plan participants need to know, and how it can be used to reduce medical waste and long and complex medication journeys. For additional resources on pharmacogenomics, please visit cpicpgx.org and pharmgkb.org.
2023-11-1628 minHR BenecastEpisode 37 - Diabetes Leadership CouncilOn the latest episode of HR Benecast we're joined by George Huntley, founding member and CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council. He shares how plan sponsors can develop a benefits strategy to help employees with diabetes and other chronic conditions, advice for PBM contract negotiations, the latest in PBM legislation and more.
2023-05-3133 minHR BenecastDiabetes Leadership PodcastOn this episode of HR Benecast we hear from George Huntley founding member and CEO of the Diabetes Leadership Council. Listen to hear how the Diabetes Leadership Council works to reduce overall spend for employers and those living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
2022-10-2530 min
HR BenecastCannabis in the WorkplaceOn this episode of HR Benecast we are joined by Mark Bolton, senior director of public policy and senior legal counsel at Greenwich Biosciences and Employers Health's Vice President of Clinical Solutions, Matt Harman. Together, they share the findings of a recent employer roundtable on cannabis in the workplace. They'll cover employers' top concerns regarding coverage of cannabis under the employee benefit plan, the process of taking a cannabis drug through the FDA approval process, what employers should be thinking about when it comes to cannabis and medical marijuana policies, the future of the drug and employee b...
2021-04-1927 min