Mark Cuban’s Cost-Plus Pharmacy (Cost-Plus) has garnered significant attention for its transparent pricing model and potential to reduce prescription medication costs. Many self-funded employers are particularly interested in partnering with Cost-Plus, hoping it will yield substantial savings for their health plans. However, it’s crucial to understand that “cost plus” is not synonymous with “lowest cost.” … Continued
The Challenge The medical prescription spend for a western Pennsylvania university was spiraling out of control. The per employee per month (PEPM) drug cost for specialty medications accounted for nearly 50% of the total medical/Rx claim cost. In 2020, the university faced a high double-digit increase from their benefits provider with no programs to mitigate … Continued
In this episode of Expect an Expert, we’ll be discussing specialty pharmacy strategy. We’ve invited our Director of Pharmacy Solutions, Dr. Chris Antypas, to speak about specialty medications and their impact on work, cost, and pharmacy benefits for employers. Time Stamps: 00:49 Dr. Antypas’s unique background and experience 01:51 Could you tell us more about … Continued
