Cut Through Complexity.
Gain Control.
Deliver Greater Value.
As pharmacy costs continue to rise, health plans are feeling the pressure to find a better way forward. This eBook—Rethinking Your PBM Strategy: A Practical Guide for Payer Executives—is designed to help you cut through the complexity of pharmacy benefit management and take control of your drug spend without compromising member care.
Inside, you’ll find expert insights from industry veteran Leslie Lotano-Saba on how to:
✔ Challenge common PBM myths
✔ Evaluate opportunities to unbundle or renegotiate PBM services
✔ Break free from the contract renewal cycle
✔ Increase transparency and accountability in your PBM relationships
✔ Build a strategy that aligns pharmacy with broader value-based care goals
Whether you’re managing a regional plan or leading a national organization, this guide offers practical strategies to reduce costs, boost member outcomes, and gain leverage in your PBM decisions. Download the eBook and discover how to move toward a more transparent, flexible, and member-focused approach.
AArete’s Pharmacy Solutions
Manage evolving drug trends and optimize your pharmacy program with practical data-driven strategies.
TOTAL COST OF CARE (COC) SUPPORT
Improving the bottom line by identifying, implementing, and optimizing drug cost management initiatives.
PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT
Our solutions address a comprehensive strategy for pharmacy benefits including PBM payment integrity & performance management.
MEDICAL RX MANAGEMENT
Through analysis of medical claims data, we identify and implement strategies & best practices to reduce costs.
PHARMACY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Collaborate to build the future of drug benefits management with AArete with solutions.
Health Plan Consulting Expertise
The breadth and depth of our market intelligence is derived from robust healthcare data including claims, policies, encounters, contracts, and other data. Our approach is personal and customized: we lead the development of industry best practices while prioritizing the unique set of challenges faced by each health plan.
120+ Health Plans Served
All U.S. markets & lines of business
Forbes Recognized:
Member Outcomes Prioritized
AArete has been recognized on the Forbes America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 list, specifically in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category. This serves as an additional testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and expertise. This achievement motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.
