In this episode of NEBGH Voices, Kim is joined by Jon Koval PharmD, Vice President and General Manager of Pharmacy Care and Weight Health at Transcarent, to explore how pharmacy benefits have become a central driver of healthcare cost, strategy, and employee experience. Jon shares insights on rising specialty drug costs, increasing demand for transparency and PBM reform, and the growing importance of fiduciary accountability. The conversation also examines the rapid evolution of GLP‑1 medications, their impact on employer benefit design, and the challenge of balancing access, affordability, and long-term sustainability.

This episode of NEBGH Voices is sponsored by Transcarent.

NEBGH Voices is produced by: Deren Abram, Adria Subbiondo, and Christian Waugh