In this week's episode of “Podnosis,” we explore Blue Shield of California's plan to transform its pharmacy model. This includes a shift away from the traditional PBM relationship in favor of forming partnerships with five companies: Amazon Pharmacy, Abarca, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company, CVS Caremark and Prime Therapeutics. 

Fierce's Paige Minemyer sat down with Blue Shield of California's Chief Operating Officer, Sandra Clarke, to discuss the new approach to pharmacy benefits. 

To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
PBMs under fire again as Senate introduces new bill
Blue Shield of California ditches CVS Caremark as PBM, unveils new pharmacy care model
Blue Shield of California bringing Wellvolution program to Medi-Cal plans

In this week's episode of “Podnosis,” we explore Blue Shield of California's plan to transform its pharmacy model. This includes a shift away from the traditional PBM relationship in favor of forming partnerships with five companies: Amazon Pharmacy, Abarca, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company, CVS Caremark and Prime Therapeutics. 
Fierce's Paige Minemyer sat down with Blue Shield of California's Chief Operating Officer, Sandra Clarke, to discuss the new approach to pharmacy benefits. 
To learn more about the topics in this episode: 
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<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/pbms-under-fire-again-senate-introduces-new-bill">PBMs under fire again as Senate introduces new bill</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/blue-shield-california-seeks-bypass-pbms-and-overturn-current-drug-pricing-system">Blue Shield of California ditches CVS Caremark as PBM, unveils new pharmacy care model</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/blue-shield-california-bringing-wellvolution-program-medi-cal-plans">Blue Shield of California bringing Wellvolution program to Medi-Cal plans</a></li>
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Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

Podnosis

Podnosis: the pulse of the healthcare industry. Every week, journalists from Fierce Healthcare dive into some of the industry’s biggest trends. We talk to the experts about what’s important now so you can prep for the future. Hear about all things healthcare, from physician practices to hospital chains and insurance giants—and those that mix all three—plus the tech they use, disruptors looking to compete and people moving the sector forward. Follow Podnosis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.

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