Briana Contreras

Joshua Fredell, Pharm.D., senior vice president at CVS Caremark and PBMI Innovator Award winner, is calling for a PBM industry focus on making pharmacy experiences more seamless while continuing to keep drug costs affordable.

The FDA's approval of Alhemo (concizumab-mtci) revolutionizes hemophilia treatment, offering a simpler, subcutaneous injection for better bleed control and patient independence.

In his second video interview with Managed Healthcare Executive, PBMI Innovator Award winner David Blair discusses why breaking up traditional pharmacy benefit manager models is key to improving transparency, reducing conflicts of interest and delivering better outcomes.

In a video interview with MHE editors, Sharon Faust, Pharm.D., MBA, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Navitus Health Solutions, shared that while she originally saw herself as a scientist focused on patient care, she found that her skills in problem-solving and critical thinking were a natural fit for the business side of healthcare.

In this final video part of a three-part video interview series, Brian Anderson, MBA, principal and consulting actuary at Milliman, told MHE he sees a more complex picture when it comes to consolidation in the pharmacy benefit manager industry—one that still holds potential for innovation and improvement. Anderson is one of this year's six inaugural winners of Managed Healthcare Executive’s PBMI Innovator Award.

In this second part of a three-part video interview series, Brian Anderson, MBA, a principal and consulting actuary at Milliman, shared his belief that PBM transparency is essential—but he sees risks in how it's being pursued. Anderson is one of this year's six inaugural winners of Managed Healthcare Executive’s PBMI Innovator Award.

In a video interview with MHE editors, Nathan Downhour, Pharm.D., vice president of strategic pharmacy solutions at Prime Therapeutics, said a shift is already underway in the pharmacy benefit market in terms of becoming more transparent and sustainable across the industry.

In a video interview with MHE editors, David Blair, founder, chairman, and CEO of LucyRx, expressed his belief that pharmacists are an underused resource in the U.S. healthcare system, especially at a time when access to primary care is becoming more limited. Blair is one of this year's six inaugural winners of Managed Healthcare Executive’s PBMI Innovator Award.

Medicare Advantage usage trends reveal slight declines in 2023, highlighting critical insights for policymakers amid rising healthcare costs and enrollment shifts.

In a video interview with MHE editors, Brian Anderson, MBA, a principal and consulting actuary at Milliman, shared his entry into the pharmacy benefits space was driven by a desire to improve healthcare by making it easier for people to access what they need—especially medications. Anderson is one of this year's six inaugural winners of Managed Healthcare Executive’s PBMI Innovator Award.

Pavblu, an Eylea biosimilar, shows stable vision outcomes and minimal side effects in real-world use, promising a reliable treatment option for patients.

Homecare Homebase revealed over 4 million patients are denied home health services annually, highlighting critical access issues and the impact of proposed Medicare cuts.

New insights emerge from ongoing analyses of GA studies, enhancing AMD treatment strategies and patient management at Bay Area Retina Associates.

Discover new safety insights on Syfovre for geographic atrophy treatment, as Roger A. Goldberg highlights promising long-term data at ASRS 2025.

New findings reveal Syfovre may protect central vision in macular degeneration patients, delaying vision loss and enhancing treatment strategies.

New findings reveal that early treatment with Syfovre significantly improves vision preservation in geographic atrophy patients, according to Robert Goldberg, M.D., MBA, of the Bay Area Retina Associates.

CVS Health reports Q2 earnings decline due to litigation charges but boost adjusted EPS guidance, highlighting transformation and growth in healthcare services.

The Joint Commission revamps pediatric care standards, prioritizing children's unique healthcare needs for safer, more effective hospital experiences.

Medicare Advantage enrollment transforms post-acute care, impacting home health, hospice and skilled nursing services amid evolving value-based care challenges.

Rising Medicare exit rates among physicians, especially primary care, highlight growing dissatisfaction and administrative burdens, raising concerns for healthcare access.

Proposed Medicaid changes could lead to 1,500 excess deaths and $135 billion in economic losses annually, impacting healthcare and rural communities.

The vision research community rallies to protect the National Eye Institute from funding cuts, emphasizing its vital role in preventing blindness and advancing treatments.

Employers increasingly shift health benefit costs to workers in 2026, while prioritizing mental health and innovative affordability strategies.

BioMarin's Roctavian gene therapy shows long-term effectiveness in treating severe hemophilia A, reducing bleeding and improving quality of life for patients.

Replimune's RP1 treatment for advanced melanoma faces FDA rejection due to trial design issues, despite promising results from the IGNYTE trial.

Driven by expensive drugs, hospital stays and growing behavioral health needs, healthcare spending is expected to keep rising—encouraging insurers to tighten oversight and explore new ways to control costs.

Switching to extended half-life from standard half-life therapies for hemophilia enhances treatment adherence and reduces infusion frequency, despite initial cost increases.

Frequent flares in atopic dermatitis predict future disease severity, highlighting the need for improved treatment strategies, as found in a new study published in JAMA Dermatology.