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Episode 63 - Zerigo Health and At-Home Phototherapy: Better Chronic Skin Condition Outcomes at a Lower Cost
Jun 16, 2026
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Ep. 5 - TrumpRx Expansion, FTC Pressure and the Growing Push for PBM Transparency
May 21, 2026
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Episode 62 - A Conversation with the 2026 Employers Health Excellence in Benefits Award Winner
May 12, 2026
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Episode 61 - GLP-1s, Biosimilars and Pharmacy Spend: Insights from Employers Health's Book of Business
Apr 23, 2026
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Ep. 4 - Cost-Plus Pricing: What Plan Sponsors Should Know
Apr 16, 2026
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| 6/16/26 | Episode 63 - Zerigo Health and At-Home Phototherapy: Better Chronic Skin Condition Outcomes at a Lower Cost | Mike sits down with Zerigo Health's chief platform officer, Tim Raducha-Grace, to discuss how Zerigo is helping patients achieve clearer skin, improve adherence and reduce reliance on high-cost therapies. Tim shares how one year of Zerigo's treatment can cost less than a single month of many advanced dermatology medications and what that could mean for employers looking to improve outcomes while managing specialty drug spend. Learn more about Zerigo Health at https://zerigohealth.com/ Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Healthcare Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  Ep. 5 - TrumpRx Expansion, FTC Pressure and the Growing Push for PBM Transparency | Mike and Madison discuss TrumpRx's expansion to include more than 600 generic drugs, Optum Rx's latest pharmacy transparency announcement and what potential Federal Trade Commission action against PBMs could mean for plan sponsors. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Episode 62 - A Conversation with the 2026 Employers Health Excellence in Benefits Award Winner | Host Mike Stull sits down with this year's Excellence in Benefits Award winner, Doreen Hull, to discuss her impactful work in employee benefits. After more than a decade as Midwest Public Risk's benefits services director, Hull reflects on the importance of risk pools, evolving benefits strategies and what's ahead in pharmacy care. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Healthcare Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | Episode 61 - GLP-1s, Biosimilars and Pharmacy Spend: Insights from Employers Health's Book of Business | Drawing from Employers Health's book of business, Jack Sullivan and Hannah Whitesel sit down with host Mike Stull to examine today's key drivers of pharmacy spend, including GLP-1s, biosimilars and autoimmune conditions. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  Ep. 4 - Cost-Plus Pricing: What Plan Sponsors Should Know | Cost-plus pricing is gaining traction in pharmacy benefits, but how does it really compare to traditional PBM pricing? Madison and Mike cover drug pricing transparency, cost benchmarks, spread pricing and legislative changes impacting plan sponsors. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 3/30/26 |  Ep. 4 - Health Care Headlines LIVE at the 2026 Annual Benefits Forum | Recorded live at the 2026 Annual Benefits Forum, hosts Mike and Madison unpack the latest developments in health care legislation, PBM regulation and market trends in this extended episode. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | Episode 60 - Stop Loss Insurance: What Employers Should Know | Ryan Siemers, founder of Aegis Risk, returns to HR Benecast to discuss the latest trends in medical stop loss insurance and what they mean for employers navigating today's self-funded health plan landscape. In this episode, Ryan breaks down current stop loss market cycles, the high-cost claim drivers impacting employer health plans and the legislative and regulatory developments influencing stop loss coverage. Access Aegis Risk's Medical Stop Loss Premium Survey at Stop Loss Premium Survey | Aegis Risk. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Episode 59 - How Clinical Insight Drives Better Pharmacy Outcomes with Employers Health | In this episode of HR Benecast, host Mike Stull welcomes back Kevin Wenceslao, director of clinical solutions at Employers Health, to discuss how a clinical-first approach strengthens pharmacy plan performance. Kevin explains how the Employers Health clinical team works with clients and PBMs to deliver meaningful clinical insights and strategies. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | Episode 58 - Beyond the Winter Blues: Addressing Seasonal Depression and Loneliness at Work | Host Mike Stull is joined by ComPsych's manager of clinical programs, Erin Dubba, to tackle seasonal depression and workplace loneliness. Drawing on more than a decade of experience, Erin shares quick, practical insights on spotting warning signs at work and explains why seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues. Learn more from ComPsych and workplace loneliness in our webinars, Women's Well-Being: Nourish Your Brain, Body and Mind and Loneliness at Work: Urgency and Opportunity. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 12/12/25 |  Ep. 2 - Protecting Your Plan: Lessons from Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson | Mike and Madison break down the recent dismissal of the Johnson & Johnson ERISA case. They dive into the allegations of prescription drug plan mismanagement, what the ruling means for plan sponsors and how similar lawsuits are shaping the benefits landscape. Read Madison's recent blog post on the case: ERISA Fiduciary Litigation Update – A Second Johnson & Johnson Dismissal Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
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| 12/10/25 | Episode 57 - 2025 Pharmacy Benefits Legislation: What Happened and What's Next | In the last episode of 2025, host Mike Stull sits down with Employers Health's Madison Connor to discuss the year's biggest pharmacy benefit legislative headlines, cases and court rulings and what they mean for plan sponsors. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites and Health Care Headlines. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 |  Ep. 3 – Savings Metrics Simplified: Breaking Down Price, Cost and Avoidance | Join hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor as they break down the differences between price improvements, cost savings and cost avoidance. They explain how to identify real savings and understand the implications of different pricing models. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | Episode 56 - Inside MedImpact: How an Independent PBM Is Redefining the Marketplace | Host Mike Stull is joined by MedImpact's Aprit Patel and Zach Johnson to discuss how this independent PBM is reshaping the landscape. They delve into MedImpact's history, unique approach to drug pricing and new GLP-1 and biosimilar offerings available for MedImpact clients. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 10/3/25 |  Ep. 1 - New Pharma Tariffs Explained | On the first episode of Health Care Headlines, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor unpack breaking developments in pharmaceutical tariffs, TrumpRx and how the current government shutdown could have an impact on the new tariffs. Watch the Sightlines Series: PBM Fundamentals webinar at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/2025-sightlines-series-pbm-fundamentals/ Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | Episode 55 - Combating Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Employee Benefits | Host Mike Stull sits down with Mandy Rhubin, senior director, pharmacy network audit at Optum Rx, to tackle one of health care's most costly challenges: fraud, waste and abuse (FWA). Mandy breaks down what FWA really means, shares real-world examples and dives into why plan sponsors play such a critical role in spotting and preventing it. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites Episode 1 – PBM 101: Big Players, Mid-Market Movers and Industry Disruptors Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | Episode 54 - Midyear Update: Pharmacy Trends Shaping Employer Plans | Host Mike Stull discusses midyear pharmacy trends with guests Kevin Wenceslao and Jack Sullivan from Employers Health. They tackle significant trends in drug spending, the impact of PBM decisions and clinical management strategies to control costs. Watch or listen to Benefits Bites Episode 1 – PBM 101: Big Players, Mid-Market Movers and Industry Disruptors Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 9/8/25 |  Ep. 2 - Understanding Fiduciary Responsibilities for Plan Sponsors | In this episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor dive into the basics of fiduciary responsibilities all plan sponsors should know. They discuss the definition of a fiduciary, the key responsibilities that come with this role and the importance of compliance with legal standards. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://www.employershealthco.com/#subscribe_cta Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 8/21/25 |  Ep. 1 - PBM 101: Big Players, Mid-Market Movers and Industry Disruptors | In the inaugural episode of Benefits Bites, hosts Mike Stull and Madison Connor discuss the current landscape of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), focusing on the dynamics of the big three PBMs, the role of mid-market PBMs and the impact of disruptors in the marketplace. They emphasize the importance of transparency in drug pricing and the need for employers to stay informed and adaptable in a rapidly changing industry. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/events/ Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at https://www.employershealthco.com/resource-center/articles/ | — | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | Episode 53 - PBM Policy: What's Happening on Capitol Hill | On this episode of HR Benecast, host Mike Stull is joined by CVS Health's senior vice president of government and public affairs, Melissa Schulman. She discusses the complexities of the legislative process, key proposals that may resurface and the impact of state legislation on federal actions. She also addresses common misconceptions about PBMs and emphasizes the importance of employer advocacy in shaping drug pricing policies. This episode was recorded on July 30, 2025. Some legislative developments may have changed since the time of recording. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Episode 52 - Creating an Engaging Employee Benefits Strategy | In the latest episode of HR Benecast host Mike Stull and Brandee Bell, senior benefits specialist at Designer Brands, discuss the importance of a clear, engaging and effective year-round benefits communication strategy. She shares insights on engaging employees using creative techniques and measuring results. She also provides real examples her team has used to improve open enrollment through effective communication. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | Episode 51 - From Science to Shelf: The FDA's Drug Approval Process | Ever wonder how a drug gets approved? In this episode, HR Benecast host Mike Stull and Clinical Advisor Alexis Sova walk through the FDA approval process. They discuss the complexities of bringing new medications to market, the importance of efficacy and safety in drug trials and how to keep plan costs down as new drugs are launched. Register for upcoming Employers Health webinars or watch on demand at Events - Employers Health. Sign up for our monthly newsletter at Employers Health. Find additional helpful benefits strategies and resources at Articles | Employers Health. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | Episode 50 - Annual Review Season | It's annual review season at Employers Health — when clients meet with our team to hear how their pharmacy benefit plan is performing, what they should watch for in the future and plan changes to consider to reduce or minimize future pharmacy benefit costs. In the episode, we sit down with Devon Feriance and Tori Sinclair to hear the main themes they're seeing in these reviews, how employers are dealing with the onslaught of legislative changes and, of course, GLP-1s and benefits trends for 2026. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/25 | Episode 49 - CVS Weight Management Program | When it comes to pharmacy benefits, no topics make headlines like GLP-1s and weight loss programs. On this episode of HR Benecast, Dr. Lia Rodriguez and Erin Bacon from CVS Health share what makes a clinical weight loss program really work. Listen to hear the latest obesity stats, obesity's link to other chronic conditions, the importance of lifestyle changes and more. | — | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | Episode 48 - New and Noteworthy Biosimilars | Biosimilars have been around for nearly a decade, but with Humira's list price of around $7,000, biosimilars for the drug are making an incredible splash in the pharmacy industry. With several biosimilars already launched in 2025 and more in the pipeline, many plan sponsors are wondering how to navigate the integration of these products into their pharmacy benefit strategies. In this episode, Employers Health's Mike Stull chats with Jeff Casberg, head of clinical pharmacy at IPD Analytics to discuss all things biosimilars, including how biosimilar launch dates and pricing are determined, cost savings associated with these products, the importance of biosimilar formulary positioning and more. Want to hear more from Jeff? Join us at the Annual Benefits Forum April 22-23 in Columbus, Ohio, where he'll present "The Impact of New Drugs and Therapies on PBM Spend." | — | ||||||
| 1/27/25 | Episode 47 - State and Federal Benefits Legislation Under a New Administration | Our host, Mike Stull, talks with Employers Health's Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance and External Affairs Madison Connor as she covers the latest state and federal employee benefits and PBM legislation under the new presidential administration. Together, they'll cover proposed bills affecting anti-steering legislation including mail vs. retail, preferred pharmacy networks and more. They'll discuss how Rutledge vs. PCMA affects state pharmacy reimbursement laws, ERISA preemption and more. Finally, hear how the rule-making process under a new president could affect your benefit plans. | — | ||||||
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