Resource Type: Action Brief

June 2, 2026
Action Brief

Rebates and Retrospective Discounts in Pharmacy Benefit Management Summary

Most PBM contracts rely on rebates and other retrospective pricing mechanisms — including discounts, guarantees, and reconciliation processes that determine the final net cost of drugs — only after claims […]

November 5, 2025
Action Brief

Employers Beware: 340B Program Shared Savings Models Require Scrutiny

With drug spending a top concern for plan sponsors and costs rising, employers continue to explore new strategies to better manage spending. New “shared savings” vendors attempt to appeal to employers […]

April 3, 2025
Action Brief, Employee Resources, Issue Brief

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Resource Kit

Recent advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease have created an unprecedented opportunity for employers and other plan sponsors to intervene earlier to delay or prevent progression […]

April 3, 2025
Action Brief

Chronic Kidney Disease: Healthy Workforces, Sustainable Futures

September 30, 2024
Action Brief

Understanding Cell and Gene Therapy and its Impact on the Workforce

This two-part Action Brief series (see links, below) covers the basics of the fast-growing field of life-changing, life-saving — and costly — cell and gene therapies (CGTs). Learn to navigate […]

September 6, 2024
Action Brief

Hypertension Control: A Vital Business Investment

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the most common health condition confronting 48% of US adults. Even though the US workforce is younger on average than the overall […]