International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cancer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals Are Top Claimant Concerns High-dollar claimants continue to concern employer-sponsored health plans in the U.S.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 23, 2023

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit recently held in Pharmaceutical Care Management Association v. Mulready (PCMA) that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and Medicare Part D preempted several provisions of Oklahoma law regulating pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacy networks.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The post Quita Highsmith on changing the face of HR in the pharmaceutical industry appeared first on The HR Digest. Engagement in the political process enables us to inform policymakers and other stakeholders about the impact of key issues on our business and most importantly, the patients we serve.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 26, 2023

The Biden administration recently proposed revising the process behind an outlet for pharmaceutical companies to resolve price fights for those participating in the 340B drug discount program.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are a key stakeholder in the drug supply chain, functioning as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Congress and other policymakers continue to seek opportunities to lower costs for patients and the federal government. appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Employee Benefit News

APRIL 3, 2024

The Apple Blossom Learning Center focuses on early education and sustainability, and is just a short walk from the office.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 31, 2023

in 2024, as inflation starts hitting the cost of delivering care as well as pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical costs — There are two significant drug cost drivers: Specialty drugs: These are significantly more expensive than their traditional drug counterparts, often costing more than $2,000 per month per patient.

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Employee Benefit News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Examine adaptability and foresight to understand the intricacies of an evolving pharmaceutical market.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 15, 2024

As prescription drug costs continue growing and pricey new pharmaceuticals add to health plans’ cost burdens, some carriers are starting to reduce the number of medications they’ll cover and are imposing new barriers to accessing the most expensive ones. On top of it all, pharmaceuticals are getting more expensive.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 15, 2024

The higher rates reflect the costs borne by health insurers, which are seeing more claims for care that was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady rise in the cost of pharmaceuticals as more innovative and effective drugs come to market, according to the study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 21, 2023

These groundbreaking drugs — the most popular sold under the brand names Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy — are partly to blame for overall pharmaceutical benefit costs jumping 8.3% in 2023, compared to an increase of 6.4% in 2022, according to a report by Mercer.

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The Workcomp Writer

JANUARY 4, 2024

Additionally, the Court directed the Bureau to promptly identify and publish in the Pennsylvania Bulletin a different nationally recognized schedule to be used to determine the AWP for purposes of resolving payment disputes for pharmaceuticals. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Derry Area School District)*, 639 Pa. 645, 161 A.3d

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 3, 2024

Credit: IB Photography / Shutterstock.com Pharmaceutical firms Takeda and Bristol-Myers Squibb and fast food chain McDonald’s have been named among the top 25 best places to work in Europe for 2023 by Best Places to Work.

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HR Lineup

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cardinal Health is a healthcare services and products company that provides medical and surgical products, pharmaceuticals, and services to hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and physician offices worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Medical and Pharmaceutical.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Prior to this, Okosi held similar roles at other health organisations, including Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Pharmaceutical Council, and the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. In her previous role, she was chief people and culture officer at an Integrated Care Board.

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CorpStrat

AUGUST 15, 2024

” It seems like it should be a simple answer, but in today’s rapidly changing pharmaceutical and insurance landscape, it’s becoming increasingly complicated. The pharmaceutical landscape is changing rapidly, and consumers need to stay informed and proactive. Let us share our experience and what our clients can learn.

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Workers' Compensation

JULY 11, 2024

The US Federal Trade Commission [FTC] report "Pharmacy Benefit Managers: The Powerful Middlemen Inflating Drug Costs and Squeezing Main Street Pharmacies" examines the influence of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the pharmaceutical industry. PBMs act as middlemen managing prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans.

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3Sixty Insights

AUGUST 2, 2023

In business for 11 years at the time, CoreRx, which now employs approximately 200 people (with some seasonal ebb and flow), is what’s known in the pharmaceutical industry as a contract manufacturing organization (CMO). Six years ago, Kevin Rierson became the very first HR person at CoreRx.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 6, 2024

The higher rates reflect the costs borne by health insurers, which are seeing more claims for care that was postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady rise in the cost of pharmaceuticals as more innovative and effective drugs come to market, according to the study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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BerniePortal

JANUARY 26, 2022

Read on to learn more about this new pharmacy and how it might impact the pharmaceuticals market moving forward. He intends to do this by offering generic drugs without the egregious markups and eliminating middlemen pricing.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 27, 2023

PRESENTER: Adam Aguilar, Pharmacy Benefit Consultant, Action Pharmaceutical Consulting Action Pharmaceutical Consulting (APC) specializes in self-funded insurance with a focus on PBM management.

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Florida Workers' Comp

JANUARY 17, 2023

And, they celebrated the pharmaceutical solution of diazepam (Valium): "And though she's not really ill, there's a little yellow pill She goes running for the shelter of her mother's little helper And it helps her on her way, gets her through her busy day" Pharmaceuticals, you see, are the answer. We know the Stones were not alone.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The report, “ Global Hiring Activity Trends & Signals – Q3 2023 ,” claims that sectors such as construction, insurance, banking & payments, technology and communications, and pharmaceuticals posted significant hybrid job roles during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Provide employees with a breakdown of medical and pharmaceutical cost increases to avoid sticker shock. Employees have a right to understand the costs, so let them know how to access the free transparency tools provided online by most medical carriers. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

” And as new and more expensive pharmaceuticals hit the market, the portion of overall health care costs that goes towards medications will continue to rise. Getting a handle on drug spending Pharmacy benefit costs are the fastest-growing part of health care costs, up an estimated 8.4%

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Griffin Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

Captive insurance can be an ideal solution for medical benefits, offering mid-sized companies across most industries the opportunity to control medical and pharmaceutical costs and design a more customized health plan.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 19, 2023

Biopharmaceutical organisation Vertex Pharmaceuticals and recruitment firm Gi Group have made the shortlist for Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023. This year, it will be held at the Honourable Artillery Company, London on 23 June.

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HR Lineup

JANUARY 22, 2023

Some of the key areas of focus for the company include medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and technology solutions. One of the core services provided by Mckesson is the distribution of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. The company provides a range of products and services to healthcare providers, payers, and government agencies.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2024

All rights reserved Pharmaceutical organisation Viatris has launched a mental wellbeing platform for its 300 employees globally. Copyright © 2023 Viatris Inc.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 22, 2024

Facilities management employer Mitie, The Perfume Shop, pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross, and insurer NFU Mutual UK have been certified as UK top employers. Created by the Top Employers Institute, the UK top employer accreditation recognises employers’ commitment to HR initiatives and practices.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 29, 2023

As a result, pharmaceuticals like Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss-specific Wegovy and Saxenda, and Ozempic — a diabetes medication from the same company — are now in high demand. This class of pharmaceuticals, known as glucagon-like peptide agonists (GLP-1s), have shown to be highly effective in helping people lose excess weight.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 7, 2024

Funds in HSAs can be used to pay for a myriad of out-of-pocket medical-related expenses, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. One of the key features of these plans is that the funds in them can be carried over from year to year and can be invested like a 401(k) plan. Withdrawals to reimburse for these expenses are also not taxed.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2023

Employees of pharmaceutical business GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) have commenced a series of walkouts across the UK from today (2 May) in an ongoing dispute over pay. More than 160 employees, who are members of trade union Unite, rejected a pay offer which included a 6% increase and a one-off lump sum of £1,300. in the 12 months to February 2023.

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HR Digest

JUNE 21, 2024

While pharmaceutical unions are gathering support, autoworkers have had some big wins and significant losses in their unionization campaigns. Image: Amazon Amazon-Teamsters Union Is a Big Win for the Workers Unions have regained their popularity and found a considerable amount of support over the last few years.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

James Muir, a senior scientist who had been developing the pharmaceutical firm’s recently approved cancer drug Truqap, had worked there since 1998. An employment tribunal has found that a former AstraZeneca scientist with a mental health disability was wrongfully dismissed.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2023

Food and drink manufacturer PepsiCo UK and pharmaceutical firm Pfizer UK have made the Top UK Employers list for 2023. Image credit: 8ED8 / Shutterstock.com. The Top Employers Institute compiled the list by reviewing HR policies and people practices across organisations around the world, including 99 UK organisations.

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Griffin Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

However, changes to federal law now means small and middle-market employers are entitled to their benefits data by law , including pharmaceutical use and cost data. CLINICAL INFORMATICS FOR ALL Clinical informatics was once limited to large healthcare plans, which could access analytics and informatics through their insurance brokers.

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