Episodios

  • Ep. 2 - Protecting Your Plan: Lessons from Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson
    Dec 12 2025

    Mike and Madison break down the recent dismissal of the Johnson & Johnson ERISA case. They dive into the allegations of prescription drug plan mismanagement, what the ruling means for plan sponsors and how similar lawsuits are shaping the benefits landscape.

    Read Madison's recent blog post on the case: ERISA Fiduciary Litigation Update – A Second Johnson & Johnson Dismissal

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    9 m
  • Episode 57 - 2025 Pharmacy Benefits Legislation: What Happened and What's Next
    Dec 10 2025

    In the last episode of 2025, host Mike Stull sits down with Employers Health's Madison Connor to discuss the year's biggest pharmacy benefit legislative headlines, cases and court rulings and what they mean for plan sponsors.

    Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines.

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    17 m
  • Ep. 3 – Savings Metrics Simplified: Breaking Down Price, Cost and Avoidance
    Dec 3 2025

    Join hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor as they break down the differences between price improvements, cost savings and cost avoidance. They explain how to identify real savings and understand the implications of different pricing models.

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    12 m
  • Episode 56 - Inside MedImpact: How an Independent PBM Is Redefining the Marketplace
    Nov 11 2025

    Host Mike Stull is joined by MedImpact's Aprit Patel and Zach Johnson to discuss how this independent PBM is reshaping the landscape. They delve into MedImpact's history, unique approach to drug pricing and new GLP-1 and biosimilar offerings available for MedImpact clients.

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    26 m
  • Ep. 1 - New Pharma Tariffs Explained
    Oct 3 2025

    On the first episode of Health Care Headlines, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor unpack breaking developments in pharmaceutical tariffs, TrumpRx and how the current government shutdown could have an impact on the new tariffs.

    Watch the Sightlines Series: PBM Fundamentals webinar at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/2025-sightlines-series-pbm-fundamentals/

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    11 m
  • Episode 55 - Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Employee Benefits
    Oct 3 2025

    Host Mike Stull sits down with Mandy Rhubin, senior director, pharmacy network audit at Optum Rx, to tackle one of health care's most costly challenges: fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). Mandy breaks down what FWA really means, shares real-world examples and dives into why plan sponsors play such a critical role in spotting and preventing it.

    Watch or listen to Benefits Bites Episode 1 – PBM 101: Big Players, Mid-Market Movers and Industry Disruptors

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    15 m
  • Episode 54 - Midyear Update: Pharmacy Trends Shaping Employer Plans
    Sep 17 2025

    Host Mike Stull discusses midyear pharmacy trends with guests Kevin Wenceslao and Jack Sullivan from Employers Health. They tackle significant trends in drug spending, the impact of PBM decisions and clinical management strategies to control costs.

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    23 m
  • Ep. 2 - Understanding Fiduciary Responsibilities for Plan Sponsors
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor dive into the basics of fiduciary responsibilities all plan sponsors should know. They discuss the definition of a fiduciary, the key responsibilities that come with this role and the importance of compliance with legal standards.

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    11 m