HR Benecast

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.

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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.

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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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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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In the inaugural episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor discuss the current landscape of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), focusing on the dynamics of the big three PBMs, the role of mid-market PBMs and the impact of disruptors in the marketplace. They emphasize the importance of transparency in drug pricing and the need for employers to stay informed and adaptable in a rapidly changing industry.

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On this episode of HR Benecast, host Mike Stull is joined by CVS Health's senior vice president of government and public affairs, Melissa Schulman. She discusses the complexities of the legislative process, key proposals that may resurface and the impact of state legislation on federal actions. She also addresses common misconceptions about PBMs and emphasizes the importance of employer advocacy in shaping drug pricing policies.

This episode was recorded on July 30, 2025. Some legislative developments may have changed since the time of recording.

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In the latest episode of HR Benecast host Mike Stull and Brandee Bell, senior benefits specialist at Designer Brands, discuss the importance of a clear, engaging and effective year-round benefits communication strategy. She shares insights on engaging employees using creative techniques and measuring results. She also provides real examples her team has used to improve open enrollment through effective communication.

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Ever wonder how a drug gets approved? In this episode, HR Benecast host Mike Stull and Clinical Advisor Alexis Sova walk through the FDA approval process. They discuss the complexities of bringing new medications to market, the importance of efficacy and safety in drug trials and how to keep plan costs down as new drugs are launched.

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It's annual review season at Employers Health — when clients meet with our team to hear how their pharmacy benefit plan is performing, what they should watch for in the future and plan changes to consider to reduce or minimize future pharmacy benefit costs. In the episode, we sit down with Devon Feriance and Tori Sinclair to hear the main themes they're seeing in these reviews, how employers are dealing with the onslaught of legislative changes and, of course, GLP-1s and benefits trends for 2026.

When it comes to pharmacy benefits, no topics make headlines like GLP-1s and weight loss programs. On this episode of HR Benecast, Dr. Lia Rodriguez and Erin Bacon from CVS Health share what makes a clinical weight loss program really work. Listen to hear the latest obesity stats, obesity's link to other chronic conditions, the importance of lifestyle changes and more.