Program Description

Pharmacy costs are rising faster than overall medical costs and plan sponsors are feeling the pressure. As specialty drugs and GLP-1s now account for a disproportionate share of prescription spending.  Join us to discuss the 2026 Pharmacy Trends and to learn on how employers are exploring new financing and contracting models that balance access with sustainability.  We’ll explore innovative financing and contracting models, evolving employee expectations, and practical approaches HR leaders can use to balance affordability, employee wellbeing, and long-term plan sustainability.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the key pharmacy trends expected to impact employer health plans in 2026
• Learn how specialty medications and GLP-1 therapies are affecting benefits costs and workforce strategy
• Explore how HR and benefits leaders are evaluating new pharmacy financing and contracting models
• Discuss strategies for balancing cost management with employee access, engagement, and wellbeing
• Gain practical insights for supporting a sustainable and competitive benefits program in a changing healthcare landscape
  
  

Speaker Bio

   Brandon Crosby is Vice President of MMA Rx Solutions. Brandon started his career inside one of the large PBM’s pricing and underwriting departments. He is an expert in pharmacy consulting, hospital and healthcare provider pharmacy pricing, contracting and negotiation. While the pharmacy benefits industry has evolved rapidly for years, Brandon continues to seek out new and developing vendors to make sure MMA clients have access to cutting edge solutions. Brandon is also an expert in describing how changes to the pharmacy supply chain will impact plan sponsors. Brandon advises MMA clients by first understanding their historical strategy then he helps layout various options to prepare them for the future.  Brandon has a Master of Health Administration from University of Missouri and lives in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Recertification Credits

SHRM 1.0; HRCI 1.0 (pending)

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