The SmithRx Benefits Blueprint

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Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Employer Strategies

7 Lessons Employers Can Learn from The Current State of the Pharmacy Benefits Industry

Discover 7 key lessons from industry leaders like Mark Cuban, Dr. Avantika Waring, and SmithRx CEO Jake Frenz on how employers can challenge legacy PBMs, reduce costs, and improve transparency in pharmacy benefits.

Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Employer Strategies

How to Evaluate PBM Contract Performance Guarantees

We are approaching the last quarter of the year which means renewal season for many self-funded employers.

Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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PBM 101

What Is a Fiduciary-Aligned PBM? A Guide for Employer Plan Sponsors

“Fiduciary-aligned” is in almost every PBM proposal. Here’s how plan sponsors can test the claim.

Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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PBM 101

How Does a Modern PBM Work? A Guide for Benefits Leaders

Every PBM in your RFP may call itself transparent or pass-through. Here's how to test a modern PBM's contract, data access, and clinical execution before you sign.

Nov 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Modern PBM

Tear It Down, Build It Right: What a Truly Transparent PBM Looks Like

Hear how SmithRx rebuilt the PBM model for full transparency—no spread pricing, no rebate games, just clear costs and aligned incentives.

Nov 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 10, 2026, 11:25 AM

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Modern PBM

True Pass-Through vs. Fake Pass-Through PBMs: A Guide for Plan Sponsors

Compare true vs. “fake” pass-through PBMs across 6 pillars to spot hidden costs and opaque practices.

Nov 10, 2026, 11:25 AM

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Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Modern PBM

6 PBM Questions to Answer Before Your 2027 Renewal

SmithRx experts answer six questions from benefits leaders on rebate visibility, switching PBMs, AI, and GLP-1s.

Nov 10, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Employer Strategies

PBM Transparency and PBM Performance Guarantees Explained

We have previously discussed the standard methods used to evaluate PBMs and how contract definitions can impact PBM accountability in complex ways.

Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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PBM 101

Modern PBM vs. Traditional PBM: 6 Ways the PBM Model Has Evolved

Discover six crucial areas where modern PBMs are redefining the industry, offering insights into how these innovations are creating more transparent, efficient, and client-focused pharmacy benefit solutions.

Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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PBM 101

What Are PBM Administrative Fees? How Employers Should Evaluate Them

The administrative fee is easy to find in a PBM bid, but its amount alone doesn't show what your plan will pay. See how fee structures work, what else PBMs earn, and how to compare bids on total cost.

Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM

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PBM 101

Supporting Members During PBM Transition and Go-Live

Members already in treatment show whether a PBM's transition support actually works. Here's how a PBM can support smooth approvals, refills, and specialty therapy carry over at go-live.

Nov 5, 2026, 12:00 AM

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Nov 3, 2026, 10:05 AM

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Modern PBM

The Blind Spots of a Traditional Market Check

Traditional PBM market checks need an upgrade. Learn how updated analyses help employers hold PBMs accountable and satisfy fiduciary duties.

Nov 3, 2026, 10:05 AM

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