A Transparent, Patient-First Approach Amid Ongoing PBM Industry Challenges
In a recent conversation with Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, the PBM professional outlined the company’s distinct approach in the PBM industry with MHE editors.
In a recent conversation with Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, the PBM expert outlined the company’s distinct approach in the PBM industry with MHE editors.
Baker, a member of Managed Healthcare Executive's Editorial Advisory Board, expressed that AffirmedRx prioritizes the public good over profits, aiming to eliminate conflicts of interest and enhance transparency.
The company charges a flat per-prescription administrative fee, which ensures financial decisions are patient-focused rather than driven by drug costs. AffirmedRx also provides clients with full visibility into claims and manufacturer revenues, fostering trust and accountability.
“We're to the point where we could credential our clients directly into the adjudication system... allow them to see all the claims, what's getting paid, then they know exactly what they should be paying,” he said. “Everything is in one place, so it makes it very transparent.”
By aligning its goals with clients and patients, Baker shared that AffirmedRx differentiates itself from traditional PBMs and those backed by private equity.
For example, regulatory changes, such as those under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, reinforce the company’s mission of ethical and transparent practices, setting a standard for the evolving PBM landscape.
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