Game-Changer or Budget Buster?

Hailed as breakthrough treatments for obesity and diabetes, GLP-1 medications have taken the spotlight. But for HR professionals tasked with designing competitive, cost-conscious benefit plans, the surge in demand has created a high-stakes balancing act.

GLP-1s now make up over 10% of annual prescription claims in many employer-sponsored plans, and prescription of GLP-1s rose by more than 500% in just five years. This means now is a critical time for HR leaders to evaluate whether their current approach is sustainable, strategic, and aligned with long-term goals especially when it comes to their employees’ health goals.

So, how do you provide access to care employees want and need without blowing your benefits budget?

This webinar is your opportunity to cut through the noise and get the answers you need to lead with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Gain as an HR Decision-Maker

Join us for an expert-led conversation with Alissa Johnson, PharmD, MBA, Senior Director of Clinical Strategy at SmithRx. She’ll offer timely insights and actionable guidance tailored to the challenges HR leaders face today.

You’ll leave with:

• A high-level understanding of GLP-1s — including how they work, who they’re appropriate for, and how they fit into a sustainable benefits strategy
• Clarity on demand and cost drivers — what’s fueling the GLP-1 boom and how to evaluate vendor pricing and claims impact
• Insights into how a modern PBM like SmithRx helps employers manage pharmacy benefits more transparently and effectively
• Smart strategies to balance clinical effectiveness with budget control — including tools to align coverage with outcomes
• A replicable framework for building or improving weight management programs — focused on clinical criteria, lifestyle support, and appropriate use
  

Why This Conversation Matters Now

Rising expectations. Rising costs. Regulatory pressure. Competing priorities.

Whether you’re already covering GLP-1s or evaluating how (or if) they should fit into your plan, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to:

• Ask the right questions of your PBM and plan partners
• Reduce unnecessary spend without sacrificing employee trust or outcomes
• Future-proof your benefits strategy with a long-term, evidence-based approach

No scare tactics. No one-size-fits-all promises. Just practical, expert guidance tailored to the real challenges of HR leadership.

Speaker Info 

Alissa Johnson, Senior Director of Clinical Strategy

Alissa Johnson, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, is a highly accomplished pharmacy professional with 20 years of diverse experience. After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and completing a Pharmacy Practice Residency at University of Texas, Alissa embarked on a career that has spanned various roles in healthcare systems, operations, and managed care. Alissa’s expertise is further bolstered by her MBA from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification. Currently serving as the Clinical Strategy Director at SmithRx since 2022, Alissa brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge, business acumen, and leadership skills to the healthcare industry. Based in Utah, she balances her professional pursuits with family life and enjoying the outdoors, mountain biking, golfing, and skiing.

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