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EPISODE 7: How Employer-Pharmaceutical Collaboration Can Transform Healthcare Plans

Updated: Mar 1

In this episode of the Only Healthcare Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, to discuss the rising influence of state-level healthcare legislation and how employers must adapt to ensure their healthcare plans align with changing regulations. With over 270 pieces of healthcare legislation in 45 states, employers must understand how these changes may impact fully-funded and self-funded plans under ERISA.

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Welcome to the seventh episode of Only Healthcare!


In Episode 7 of the Only Healthcare Podcast, co-hosts Michael Navin and Dr. Randy Vogenberg, PhD, are joined by Zak Kornblum, a pharmacy consultant with expertise in navigating the complexities of employer-PBM relationships. Together, they discuss the critical need for employer-pharmaceutical collaboration to drive transparency, improve data access, and enhance patient outcomes.

Key discussion points include:

  • The challenges employers face when relying solely on PBMs for data and transparency.

  • How direct collaboration with pharmaceutical manufacturers can offer better insight into drug pricing and improve access to advanced therapies.

  • The importance of educating employers on understanding their health plans and making informed decisions.

  • Real-world examples of how improved communication and transparency can result in better patient care, especially in chronic conditions like cancer, MS, and diabetes.


Tune in to learn why employers should take a more active role in healthcare decisions and how strategic partnerships can transform the future of healthcare.

For feedback or to suggest topics for future episodes, reach out to us at onlyhealthcarepodcast@gmail.com.

About the Hosts:


Michael Navin brings 27+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in commercialization. As the owner of a successful agency, he has launched numerous pharmaceutical products, making advanced treatments accessible to the public. 


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Hosted by: Michael Navin & Randy Vogenberg, PhD


This Podcast is sponsored by:


Peek: Peek is reimagining access through innovation, technology, connectivity, and partnership. Peek offers a comprehensive and unique suite of solutions to help clients improve access and affordability for prescription drugs.


The Peek Meds Marketplace is one of Peek’s differentiated offerings that gives employers a revolutionary new approach to controlling runaway prescription costs for their employees by providing unprecedented transparency, simplicity - and cost savings. The Peek Meds Marketplace aggregates cash discount cards, manufacturer copay offset programs, and an employee’s insurance information to provide a holistic and personalized view of prescription price options. This easy-to-use platform offers a one-stop-shopping experience for prescription drugs.


Peek’s team has decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and offers various services to biopharma manufacturers, brokers, benefits consultants, third-party administrators and employers. Visit peekmeds.com to learn more.


Institute for Integrated Health (IIH): Health care benefits, insurance coverage regulations, and doing business in the healthcare industry can be complicated. At IIH, Dr. Randy Vogenberg and his team understand these unique challenges and provides strategic guidance customized to every client. To help overcome your unique challenges, IIH delivers education, planning and advisory on market trends, and U.S. health care market intelligence. The firm’s decades of proven success are due to strategic collaboration with associates from the business, clinical, and scientific communities. https://iih-online.com/.





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