Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Susie Bilbro and Catherine Simpson authored an article for SHRM providing insight on how plan sponsors can go beyond the conventional pharmacy benefit manager channels to reduce the significant costs of GLP-1 medications for employer-sponsored health plans. Direct-to-consumer programs are a promising model if GLP-1 coverage is removed from the plan’s standard formulary. Patients are redirected to specialized weight … Continued
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Susie Bilbro and Catherine Simpson Offer Insight on GLP-1 Coverage

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