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Learn about new trends, developments, and other topics of interest in the employee and pharmacy benefits worlds. During our monthly podcasts we'll answer your most frequently asked human resources and benefits questions.

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August 28, 2026Episode 617 min

Ep. 6 - PBM Pricing Games and How Plan Sponsors Can Avoid Them

In this episode of Benefits Bites, Mike and Madison unpack the pricing tactics that can make one PBM bid appear more competitive than another, from rebate credits and claim exclusions to specialty drug rebucketing and list management. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

August 24, 2026Episode 6534 min

Episode 65 - CVS Health's Approach to Biosimilars and Formulary Strategy and What it Means for Plan Sponsors

Mike sits down with CVS Health's Josh Fredell, senior vice president, PBM payor and life science solution, to discuss how one of the most well-known names in the pharmacy industry approaches biosimilars, formulary strategy and clinical management. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Healthcare Headlines. 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.

July 16, 2026Episode 613 min

Ep. 6 - The CVS and FTC Settlement: What it Means for Plan Sponsors

In this episode of Healthcare Headlines, Mike and Madison cover the FTC's settlement with CVS Caremark. They'll share the good and the bad, how it impacts insulin pricing, what it means for plan sponsors and more. Check out other podcast episodes at Employee Benefits Podcast | Employers Health . Sign up for our monthly newsletter here . Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health

July 10, 2026Episode 6415 min

Episode 64 - How Bath & Body Works Approaches Open Enrollment for a Large Workforce

Host Mike Stull is joined by Lizzi Corll, AVP, benefits at Bath & Body Works, to discuss how her team handles open enrollment for a large, diverse workforce, including strategies for keeping employees engaged, planning and measuring success. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Healthcare Headlines. 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.

July 1, 2026Episode 58 min

Ep. 5 - Claim Adjudication and Reconciliation: Key Concepts Plan Sponsors Should Know

Claim adjudication and claim reconciliation are critical — but often misunderstood — components of pharmacy benefit management. In this episode of Benefits Bites, Mike and Madison break down how these processes work, why they matter for plan sponsors and how recent legislative and regulatory changes are reshaping rebate and price guarantee requirements. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

June 16, 2026Episode 6327 min

Episode 63 - Zerigo Health and At-Home Phototherapy: Better Chronic Skin Condition Outcomes at a Lower Cost

Mike sits down with Zerigo Health's chief platform officer, Tim Raducha-Grace, to discuss how Zerigo is helping patients achieve clearer skin, improve adherence and reduce reliance on high-cost therapies. Tim shares how one year of Zerigo's treatment can cost less than a single month of many advanced dermatology medications and what that could mean for employers looking to improve outcomes while managing specialty drug spend. Learn more about Zerigo Health at https://zerigohealth.com/ Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Healthcare Headlines. 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.

May 21, 2026Episode 515 min

Ep. 5 - TrumpRx Expansion, FTC Pressure and the Growing Push for PBM Transparency

Mike and Madison discuss TrumpRx's expansion to include more than 600 generic drugs, Optum Rx's latest pharmacy transparency announcement and what potential Federal Trade Commission action against PBMs could mean for plan sponsors. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/

May 12, 2026Episode 6219 min

Episode 62 - A Conversation with the 2026 Employers Health Excellence in Benefits Award Winner

Host Mike Stull sits down with this year's Excellence in Benefits Award winner, Doreen Hull, to discuss her impactful work in employee benefits. After more than a decade as Midwest Public Risk's benefits services director, Hull reflects on the importance of risk pools, evolving benefits strategies and what's ahead in pharmacy care. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Healthcare Headlines. 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.

April 23, 2026Episode 6131 min

Episode 61 - GLP-1s, Biosimilars and Pharmacy Spend: Insights from Employers Health's Book of Business

Drawing from Employers Health's book of business, Jack Sullivan and Hannah Whitesel sit down with host Mike Stull to examine today's key drivers of pharmacy spend, including GLP-1s, biosimilars and autoimmune conditions. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines. 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.

April 16, 2026Episode 410 min

Ep. 4 - Cost-Plus Pricing: What Plan Sponsors Should Know

Cost-plus pricing is gaining traction in pharmacy benefits, but how does it really compare to traditional PBM pricing? Madison and Mike cover drug pricing transparency, cost benchmarks, spread pricing and legislative changes impacting plan sponsors. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/