Employers are feeling the pressure — pharmacy inflation, GLP‑1 growth, specialty cancer drugs hitting the market, and high‑cost claimants driving unpredictable renewal swings. At the same time, employees expect a modern, supportive benefits experience. Balancing both has never been more challenging.
This session brings together experts for a clear, candid conversation about what’s actually driving cost trends — and what employers can do about it. Join industry professionals as they break down the PBM and pharmacy dynamics shaping 2026, highlight emerging strategies organizations are using to stay ahead, and help you understand which levers offer the greatest impact.
Learning Objectives:
- How to use data and analytics to spot cost drivers early
- Pharmacy trends reshaping budgets, including GLP‑1 utilization, specialty cancer therapies and alternative pharmacy models
- How high‑cost claimants and stop‑loss volatility are increasing employer exposure
- Cost‑saving strategies employers are using without diminishing the employee experience
- How fiduciary stewardship is evolving — and ways to align vendor decisions with long‑term organizational value
Whether you’re rethinking your pharmacy strategy, preparing for stop‑loss volatility or simply trying to make better data‑driven decisions, this session will help you walk away with practical insights and direction to make confident decisions.
Meet the Presenters
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Christine Hale, MD, MBA
Chief Medical Officer of US Benefits at Gallagher
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Lauren Cheek, CMS, GBA
Area President, Southern California at Gallagher
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Corey Tracey
Area Vice President , Pharmacy at Gallagher
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.