Author: Aaron Bren

Aaron Bren founded Action Pharmaceutical Consulting (APC), a firm established in 2006 that focuses on helping private and public businesses, municipalities, and benefit advisors manage and control costs related to Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services. With over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Aaron is widely recognized for his success in providing strategic and quantitative solutions that equip healthcare plan sponsors to effectively oversee the future performance of their pharmacy benefit programs. As CEO of APC, Aaron guides his clients through innovative concepts and approaches designed to prepare them for the evolving landscape of the pharmaceutical industry and pharmacy benefits. His vision has been instrumental in reshaping how pharmacy benefits are perceived, resulting in better control of overall pharmacy expenditures. Aaron's expertise extends to presenting and consulting with various stakeholders, including pharmacy schools, benefit advisory organizations, committees, health plans, hospital groups, and government entities. Throughout his extensive career, he has actively managed projects for national insurance carriers, pharmacy benefit managers, managed care plans (Medicaid and Medicare), Taft-Hartley Funds, Third Party Administrators, and hospital networks. Aaron's perspective is unique to APC — one of the earliest and revered consulting firms dedicated to pharmacy benefit consulting for benefit advisors. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

A Beginner’s Guide to Self-Funded Group Health Insurance

August 30, 2024 12:36 pmAugust 30, 2024 2:29 pm

Self-funded group health insurance is an arrangement in which an employer assumes the financial risk of providing health care benefits to its employees. Instead of paying a fixed premium to an insurance carrier, the employer pays out-of-pocket for each claim as it is incurred. This model can offer significant savings...

OPINION: Rethinking Prescription Drug Costs–A Strategic Approach for Businesses

June 14, 2024 12:36 pm

Prescription drug costs are rising, and businesses and their employees are feeling the pinch more than ever. High-profile solutions from companies like GoodRx, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, and Amazon Pharmacy are capturing headlines and offering the promise of relief. While these innovations are welcome, they may differ from the...

High Drug Prices: Are Pharmacy Benefit Managers Part of the Problem or a Potential Solution?

April 5, 2024 12:42 pm

The rising costs of prescription drugs plagues Nevada residents and Americans across the nation. Understandably, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) often find themselves in the crosshairs. But are they the primary villains in our healthcare system’s drug pricing monopoly, or could they offer some solutions, given the right circumstances? Understanding PBMs:...

Decoding Health Dollars: Understanding the Investment in Employees’ Well-being

November 20, 2023 9:02 amNovember 29, 2023 11:48 am

The financial structure of healthcare insurance is a complex and often hidden framework, crucial yet mostly invisible to those it serves. At its heart lies a critical decision made by employers that shapes the journey of every insurance transaction, even for something as simple as a flu shot. This pivotal...