A newer digital health model is bridging the gap between 100% virtual programs and on-call doctors by utilizing dedicated care teams who work one-on-one with individuals on an ongoing basis via chat, phone or video.

PBM lobby PCMA and drugmaker lobby PhRMA testified at a House Oversight Committee hearing last week, often pinning the blame for drug costs on each other, while bipartisan lawmakers agreed both were to blame.

The report found that the overall satisfaction with PBMs among respondents was at 7.6 on a 1-10 scale.

Transitioning a company to a self-funded model isn't always a silver bullet for employers in the long run. For many organizations, an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) is the better solution.