234 - Why Transparency in Pharmacy Benefits is a Leadership Imperative with Justin Jasniewski

Justin Jasniewski, CEO of Serve You Rx, breaks down one of healthcare’s murkiest corners—pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In this episode, he exposes how PBMs sit at the crossroads of drug manufacturers, employers, and pharmacies—often inflating costs instead of controlling them. With plain talk and sharp insights, Justin walks through how the system evolved from a simple IT add-on to a high-stakes financial engine that can either serve or exploit employers.

He highlights the fiduciary responsibilities employers often overlook and the lawsuits now surfacing when health plan mismanagement drains employee benefits. Justin stresses the importance of understanding what your PBM is really doing with your money and lays out how transparency and better contracts can unlock serious cost savings—sometimes enough to fund new hires or expansion without touching top-line revenue.

This episode is a wake-up call for business leaders: your PBM could be silently bleeding your budget. The good news? You can fix it—and Justin shows you how.

Want to learn more about Justin Jasniewski's work? Check out their website at https://ServeYouRx.com.

Connect with Justin Jasniewski on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-jasniewski/.

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