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Is the conventional wisdom wrong?


May 11, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Prescription plans

Replacing name-brand meds with generic equivalents has been long been hailed as an effective strategy to keep costs in check– until recently. 

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Is your PBM taking you for a ride?


April 29, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, Prescription plans, Special Report

It’s easy to feel like your PBM holds all the power over you. In most cases, it does.

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PBMs under scrutiny


January 5, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Prescription plans

The pressure to regulate the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry is mounting.

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Coping with tough times


December 22, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Company culture, Compensation, Employee education, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Leave policies, Paid time off, Prescription plans, Recognition programs, Retirement, Vendor management, Voluntary benefits

With the downturn in the economy, it seems like most organizations are shifting their focus when it comes to employee benefits and compensation. The current situation is also very stressful on benefits managers.

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