Pillars of a Modern PBM

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Learn the five pillars that define a modern PBM—and how aligned, transparent models can drive savings, access, and trust for your plan.

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Choosing the Right PBM: Cost Savings vs Discounts

When it comes to PBM evaluation, explore the importance of choosing a cost-based over discount-based approach to ensure transparency and real savings in prescription medications.

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Choosing the Right PBM: Cost Savings vs Discounts

When it comes to PBM evaluation, explore the importance of choosing a cost-based over discount-based approach to ensure transparency and real savings in prescription medications.

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Choosing the Right PBM: Cost Savings vs Discounts

When it comes to PBM evaluation, explore the importance of choosing a cost-based over discount-based approach to ensure transparency and real savings in prescription medications.

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Choosing the Right PBM: Cost Savings vs Discounts

When it comes to PBM evaluation, explore the importance of choosing a cost-based over discount-based approach to ensure transparency and real savings in prescription medications.

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What Is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?

Understanding what a pharmacy benefit manager is can help you make better decisions about your healthcare. Find the answer to “What is a PBM?” & more here.

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What Is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?

Understanding what a pharmacy benefit manager is can help you make better decisions about your healthcare. Find the answer to “What is a PBM?” & more here.

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What Is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?

Understanding what a pharmacy benefit manager is can help you make better decisions about your healthcare. Find the answer to “What is a PBM?” & more here.

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What Is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?

Understanding what a pharmacy benefit manager is can help you make better decisions about your healthcare. Find the answer to “What is a PBM?” & more here.

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How SmithRx's Drug Pathways Engine Drives Savings

Get an analysis of our Q2 2025 results and explore how our Drug Pathways Engine is driving down costs in key Manageable Therapeutic Areas (MTAs).

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How SmithRx's Drug Pathways Engine Drives Savings

Get an analysis of our Q2 2025 results and explore how our Drug Pathways Engine is driving down costs in key Manageable Therapeutic Areas (MTAs).

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How SmithRx's Drug Pathways Engine Drives Savings

Get an analysis of our Q2 2025 results and explore how our Drug Pathways Engine is driving down costs in key Manageable Therapeutic Areas (MTAs).

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How SmithRx's Drug Pathways Engine Drives Savings

Get an analysis of our Q2 2025 results and explore how our Drug Pathways Engine is driving down costs in key Manageable Therapeutic Areas (MTAs).

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Case Studies

Spectrum Engineers

Discover how Spectrum cut pharmacy spend by 99% and transformed their member experience with a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefit manager.

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Spectrum Engineers

Discover how Spectrum cut pharmacy spend by 99% and transformed their member experience with a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefit manager.

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Spectrum Engineers

Discover how Spectrum cut pharmacy spend by 99% and transformed their member experience with a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefit manager.

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Spectrum Engineers

Discover how Spectrum cut pharmacy spend by 99% and transformed their member experience with a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefit manager.

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How Legacy PBMs Fail Pharmacies, Employers, and Patients

Get a rundown of Alan Pannier’s, SVP of Product Strategy at SmithRx, recent conversation with David Williams on the CareTalk Podcast, where he discussed precisely who is losing in legacy health’s game—and what can be done to save pharmacy benefits.

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How Legacy PBMs Fail Pharmacies, Employers, and Patients

Get a rundown of Alan Pannier’s, SVP of Product Strategy at SmithRx, recent conversation with David Williams on the CareTalk Podcast, where he discussed precisely who is losing in legacy health’s game—and what can be done to save pharmacy benefits.

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How Legacy PBMs Fail Pharmacies, Employers, and Patients

Get a rundown of Alan Pannier’s, SVP of Product Strategy at SmithRx, recent conversation with David Williams on the CareTalk Podcast, where he discussed precisely who is losing in legacy health’s game—and what can be done to save pharmacy benefits.

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How Legacy PBMs Fail Pharmacies, Employers, and Patients

Get a rundown of Alan Pannier’s, SVP of Product Strategy at SmithRx, recent conversation with David Williams on the CareTalk Podcast, where he discussed precisely who is losing in legacy health’s game—and what can be done to save pharmacy benefits.

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Legacy PBMs Are on Borrowed Time: An Insider's Look

Discover how legacy Pharmacy Benefits Managers are failing the pharmacy industry and why modern PBMs are the future of pharmacy benefits.

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Legacy PBMs Are on Borrowed Time: An Insider's Look

Discover how legacy Pharmacy Benefits Managers are failing the pharmacy industry and why modern PBMs are the future of pharmacy benefits.

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Legacy PBMs Are on Borrowed Time: An Insider's Look

Discover how legacy Pharmacy Benefits Managers are failing the pharmacy industry and why modern PBMs are the future of pharmacy benefits.

Sep 11, 2025, 9:27 AM

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Legacy PBMs Are on Borrowed Time: An Insider's Look

Discover how legacy Pharmacy Benefits Managers are failing the pharmacy industry and why modern PBMs are the future of pharmacy benefits.

Sep 11, 2025, 9:27 AM

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How Cost-Containment Programs Lower Pharmacy Spend

Learn how cost-containment programs within a transparent PBM model can lower pharmacy spend and support sustainable plan value.

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How Cost-Containment Programs Lower Pharmacy Spend

Learn how cost-containment programs within a transparent PBM model can lower pharmacy spend and support sustainable plan value.

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How Cost-Containment Programs Lower Pharmacy Spend

Learn how cost-containment programs within a transparent PBM model can lower pharmacy spend and support sustainable plan value.

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How Cost-Containment Programs Lower Pharmacy Spend

Learn how cost-containment programs within a transparent PBM model can lower pharmacy spend and support sustainable plan value.

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On-Demand Webinars

The Essential Steps to a Successful PBM Transition

Changing your pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for your self-funded plan is a major undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress. With the right partner and a clear plan, you can ensure a smooth transition that minimizes disruption for your members and delivers the best possible financial outcomes for your organization. In the first episode of our Full Disclosure series, we demystified the PBM transition experience with pharmacy experts, Alissa Johnson, Senior Director, Clinical Strategy at SmithRx, and Joy Gilbert, SVP, Customer Success at SmithRx, and broke down the core stages of implementing a new pharmacy benefits partner. Continue reading to get a complete rundown of the transition experience, as well as the things you should get from your PBM at each stage, below. This isn't a simple checklist; our experts walk through a complete roadmap to help you navigate the process with confidence, from the initial planning stages to going live and beyond.

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The Essential Steps to a Successful PBM Transition

Changing your pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for your self-funded plan is a major undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress. With the right partner and a clear plan, you can ensure a smooth transition that minimizes disruption for your members and delivers the best possible financial outcomes for your organization. In the first episode of our Full Disclosure series, we demystified the PBM transition experience with pharmacy experts, Alissa Johnson, Senior Director, Clinical Strategy at SmithRx, and Joy Gilbert, SVP, Customer Success at SmithRx, and broke down the core stages of implementing a new pharmacy benefits partner. Continue reading to get a complete rundown of the transition experience, as well as the things you should get from your PBM at each stage, below. This isn't a simple checklist; our experts walk through a complete roadmap to help you navigate the process with confidence, from the initial planning stages to going live and beyond.

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The Essential Steps to a Successful PBM Transition

Changing your pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for your self-funded plan is a major undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress. With the right partner and a clear plan, you can ensure a smooth transition that minimizes disruption for your members and delivers the best possible financial outcomes for your organization. In the first episode of our Full Disclosure series, we demystified the PBM transition experience with pharmacy experts, Alissa Johnson, Senior Director, Clinical Strategy at SmithRx, and Joy Gilbert, SVP, Customer Success at SmithRx, and broke down the core stages of implementing a new pharmacy benefits partner. Continue reading to get a complete rundown of the transition experience, as well as the things you should get from your PBM at each stage, below. This isn't a simple checklist; our experts walk through a complete roadmap to help you navigate the process with confidence, from the initial planning stages to going live and beyond.

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The Essential Steps to a Successful PBM Transition

Changing your pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) for your self-funded plan is a major undertaking, but it doesn't have to be a source of stress. With the right partner and a clear plan, you can ensure a smooth transition that minimizes disruption for your members and delivers the best possible financial outcomes for your organization. In the first episode of our Full Disclosure series, we demystified the PBM transition experience with pharmacy experts, Alissa Johnson, Senior Director, Clinical Strategy at SmithRx, and Joy Gilbert, SVP, Customer Success at SmithRx, and broke down the core stages of implementing a new pharmacy benefits partner. Continue reading to get a complete rundown of the transition experience, as well as the things you should get from your PBM at each stage, below. This isn't a simple checklist; our experts walk through a complete roadmap to help you navigate the process with confidence, from the initial planning stages to going live and beyond.

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The 5 Pillars of a Modern PBM

Discover what the pillars of a modern PBM are and the effect they have on the pharmacy benefits experience.

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The 5 Pillars of a Modern PBM

Discover what the pillars of a modern PBM are and the effect they have on the pharmacy benefits experience.

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The 5 Pillars of a Modern PBM

Discover what the pillars of a modern PBM are and the effect they have on the pharmacy benefits experience.

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The 5 Pillars of a Modern PBM

Discover what the pillars of a modern PBM are and the effect they have on the pharmacy benefits experience.

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Real Savings vs. Discount Claims: What to Look for in PBM Reporting

It can be hard to determine what is real savings vs discount claims in the pharmacy industry. Learn about what to look for in PBM reporting here.

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Real Savings vs. Discount Claims: What to Look for in PBM Reporting

It can be hard to determine what is real savings vs discount claims in the pharmacy industry. Learn about what to look for in PBM reporting here.

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Real Savings vs. Discount Claims: What to Look for in PBM Reporting

It can be hard to determine what is real savings vs discount claims in the pharmacy industry. Learn about what to look for in PBM reporting here.

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Real Savings vs. Discount Claims: What to Look for in PBM Reporting

It can be hard to determine what is real savings vs discount claims in the pharmacy industry. Learn about what to look for in PBM reporting here.

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What Is PBM Reform? Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Manager Changes

Explore PBM reform: its meaning, drivers, and how emerging transparent PBMs like SmithRx deliver better outcomes.

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What Is PBM Reform? Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Manager Changes

Explore PBM reform: its meaning, drivers, and how emerging transparent PBMs like SmithRx deliver better outcomes.

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What Is PBM Reform? Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Manager Changes

Explore PBM reform: its meaning, drivers, and how emerging transparent PBMs like SmithRx deliver better outcomes.

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What Is PBM Reform? Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Manager Changes

Explore PBM reform: its meaning, drivers, and how emerging transparent PBMs like SmithRx deliver better outcomes.

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Why Legacy PBMs Are Still Failing Employers

Legacy PBMs are still failing to evolve and offer effective, patient-first healthcare—leaving employers unsatisfied. Learn more here about legacy PBMs and the future of transparency.

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Why Legacy PBMs Are Still Failing Employers

Legacy PBMs are still failing to evolve and offer effective, patient-first healthcare—leaving employers unsatisfied. Learn more here about legacy PBMs and the future of transparency.

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Why Legacy PBMs Are Still Failing Employers

Legacy PBMs are still failing to evolve and offer effective, patient-first healthcare—leaving employers unsatisfied. Learn more here about legacy PBMs and the future of transparency.

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Why Legacy PBMs Are Still Failing Employers

Legacy PBMs are still failing to evolve and offer effective, patient-first healthcare—leaving employers unsatisfied. Learn more here about legacy PBMs and the future of transparency.

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How Employers Thrive with Self-Funded Plans

Self-funded health plans offer cost savings and flexibility—but only if you have the right PBM partner. Learn how employers are thriving with SmithRx’s transparent, proactive model.

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How Employers Thrive with Self-Funded Plans

Self-funded health plans offer cost savings and flexibility—but only if you have the right PBM partner. Learn how employers are thriving with SmithRx’s transparent, proactive model.

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How Employers Thrive with Self-Funded Plans

Self-funded health plans offer cost savings and flexibility—but only if you have the right PBM partner. Learn how employers are thriving with SmithRx’s transparent, proactive model.

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How Employers Thrive with Self-Funded Plans

Self-funded health plans offer cost savings and flexibility—but only if you have the right PBM partner. Learn how employers are thriving with SmithRx’s transparent, proactive model.

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Modern PBMs: ROI, Cost Savings & Transparency

Learn how SmithRx transforms pharmacy benefits with real savings and member satisfaction. Our modern, transparent approach delivers higher ROI, eliminates hidden fees, and improves employee health outcomes.

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Modern PBMs: ROI, Cost Savings & Transparency

Learn how SmithRx transforms pharmacy benefits with real savings and member satisfaction. Our modern, transparent approach delivers higher ROI, eliminates hidden fees, and improves employee health outcomes.

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Modern PBMs: ROI, Cost Savings & Transparency

Learn how SmithRx transforms pharmacy benefits with real savings and member satisfaction. Our modern, transparent approach delivers higher ROI, eliminates hidden fees, and improves employee health outcomes.

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Modern PBMs: ROI, Cost Savings & Transparency

Learn how SmithRx transforms pharmacy benefits with real savings and member satisfaction. Our modern, transparent approach delivers higher ROI, eliminates hidden fees, and improves employee health outcomes.

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SmithRx is on a mission to reduce the complexity and costs of pharmacy benefits with radical transparency and cutting-edge technology.

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SmithRx is on a mission to reduce the complexity and costs of pharmacy benefits with radical transparency and cutting-edge technology.

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