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Articles by Leslie Lotano-Saba

Leslie Lotano-Saba has more than 35 years of pharmacy experience, primarily in government programs with payers and PBMs. She is recognized for developing innovative and practical strategies that decrease costs and improve margin without compromising quality. Leslie established her own consulting firm, Saba and Associates, LLC, and has applied her extensive industry knowledge and expertise to assist health plans, PBMs, technology and clinical care organizations address strategic and operational issues, improving their performance.

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Inside the PBM Contract Renewal Conundrum: Breaking the Endless Loop 

May 8, 2025

Contracts between health plans and their Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) can be opaque. Yet one fact is crystal clear: rising prescription drug costs are putting significant pressure on payer organizations of all types and sizes.

Considering PBM Unbundling? Here’s How to Take the First Step

April 3, 2025
A prescription container pictured in front of someone's hand swiping a credit card

Dispelling PBM Myths: Tips for Creating Pharmacy Benefit Programs That Put Members First

March 25, 2025

Overcoming PBM Dominance: How Health Plans Can Take Control of Their Pharmacy Benefits

July 9, 2024

4 Strategies Health Plans Should Implement to Ensure Compliance with the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

May 2, 2024

How a Baseline Assessment Can Help Health Plans Speed Up Prior Authorization

September 19, 2023

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