Welcome to The ASHHRA Podcast! In this episode, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with Keith Sorgius, a dedicated hospital advisor at RxBenefits, to dive deep into the world of pharmacy benefits and cost management for hospitals and health systems. With a rich background in pharmacy analytics, PBM consulting, and 340B in-house pharmacy management, Keith Sorgius shares his practical insights on using data-driven strategies to identify savings opportunities and maximize the value of in-house pharmacy operations.

Together, the trio explores the role of predictive analytics in pharmacy plan management, the critical relationship between HR and pharmacy teams, and the importance of transparent communication when rolling out new benefits strategies. You'll learn why benchmarks can be tricky to rely on, how leveraging your own hospital pharmacy can be a game-changer for costs and patient care, and best practices for getting buy-in from employees and their families.

Whether you're in HR, pharmacy operations, or just passionate about controlling healthcare costs, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-world stories to help you navigate the ever-evolving pharmacy benefits landscape. Let's get started! 

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