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What The PBM Industry Should Focus On In 2025 | with Julie Wasserman

Apr 8, 2025
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Julie Wasserman
Julie Wasserman, VP of Sales for VerusRx, brings her extensive health benefits expertise to discuss the future focus of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of transparency to build trust with employers and encourages direct employee engagement through innovative software. The conversation explores the impact of GLP-1 medications on employer health plans, highlighting the need for careful cost management. Tune in for eye-opening insights on how PBMs can adapt to enhance healthcare affordability and outcomes.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Journey of a Pharmacy Benefits Manager
01:50 • 9min
3
Navigating Healthcare Consulting in 2025
11:00 • 2min
4
Navigating Passion and Profession
12:53 • 12min
5
Setting Standards for Pharmacy Benefit Managers in 2025
24:30 • 4min
6
The Profit Motive: Pharmacy Benefit Managers Explored
28:36 • 4min
7
Optimizing Medication Procurement and International Sourcing
33:02 • 3min
8
Navigating International Pharmaceutical Sourcing
36:11 • 11min
9
The Shocking Costs of Prescription Medications
47:16 • 2min
10
Navigating Drug Costs and PBM Transparency
49:30 • 11min
11
The Implications of GLP-1 Medications in Employer Health Plans
01:00:51 • 17min