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Why 2026 Demands a Smarter Pharmacy Strategy

Viewpoints from Mike Medel, PharmD, MBA Pharmacy benefits are no longer just a line item – they’re a strategic challenge that’s reshaping budgets and demanding more innovative solutions. Between the rising costs of specialty drugs, the growing influence of GLP-1s, opaque pricing models, the complexity of PBM contracts, and mounting legislation, pharmacy is quickly becoming one of the most unpredictable – and expensive – lines in your benefits budget. At EPIC, we hear the same questions from our clients across industries: How do we better manage pharmacy costs and stay ahead of long-term trends? How do we ensure transparency …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | August 2025

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Special Compliance Alert: The One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Employer-Sponsored Health & Welfare Programs SCOTUS Denies Review of Mulready PBM Case CMS Medicare Secondary Payer Data Match 2025 State Regulation Series: Iowa Governor Signs Legislation Limiting PBMs & Impacting Health Plans 2025 State …

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The Leave Management Shift: New Research on What’s Working (And What Isn’t)

Viewpoints from Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH and Lisa Malloy, CLU, REBC, FLMI The Strategic Shift in Leave Management Leave management has evolved from a simple administrative task to a critical strategic imperative. As employee expectations rapidly evolve and compliance requirements grow more complex, human resources (HR) and finance leaders face an urgent reality: the old playbook no longer works. Today’s workforce demands flexibility, and organizations must adapt quickly or risk falling behind. So, how can you streamline leave processes without sacrificing compliance? How does your company strike a balance between employee needs and operational efficiency? The answer lies …

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Employer-Sponsored Health & Welfare Programs

Quick Facts On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (the Bill) into law. The final version of the signed legislation incorporates many provisions of the House version but also includes some provisions unique to the Senate version. The Senate version of the Bill eliminated many key provisions of the House version related to increased flexibility for health savings accounts (HSAs) and updates to Individual Health Care Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). The Departments will be busy with the rulemaking required to implement this new legislation over the next several months. Introduction On July 4, 2025, President Trump …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | July 2025

… this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. SCOTUS Upholds ACA Preventive Services Mandate Medicaid & CHIP Employee Benefits Considerations Compliance Considerations for GLP-1s for Weight Loss 2025 State Regulation Series: Illinois Passes New PBM Legislation that May Impact Self-Funded Health Plans Employee Benefits Litigation Series: Major PBMs Sue Arkansas Over New PBM Law Employee Benefits Litigation Series: Sixth Circuit Revives ERISA Claims Against BCBSM …

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Compliance Matters Newsletter | June 2025

Let our team help you navigate the ever-changing benefits compliance landscape each month. Check out this month’s latest alerts, additional updates, and resources hot off the press: Employee Benefits Compliance Alerts This month’s Compliance Matters newsletter provides a comprehensive review of the following topics. To obtain your copy, please use the form below to download. Special Compliance Alert: 2026 HDHP & HSA Limits Court Grants Abeyance in MHPAEA Lawsuit President Signs Executive Orders Targeting PBMs & Prescription Drugs Medicare Part D Redesign: Changes to the Simplified Determination Method Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in ACA Preventive Services Case State …

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Critical Healthcare Trends Shaping 2026 Benefits Strategy

… just a few years ago. Various alternative funding and coverage models are gaining traction as employers seek greater cost control while still offering competitive benefits packages. The rising popularity of weight management medications represents another transformative force in the benefits space. With significant costs associated with these treatments and growing employee interest, HR leaders must carefully consider coverage approaches that balance access with financial sustainability. The specialty medication market continues to evolve rapidly, delivering breakthrough treatments for previously untreatable conditions. While these innovations offer new hope, they come with substantial price tags that create notable financial considerations for benefits planning …

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