Balancing Coverage and Cost for Large Groups:

Specialty Drugs, GLP-1s & More

A Brown & Brown Event

EARN 2.0 SHRM & HRCI CREDITS

As the cost of specialty drugs, including GLP-1s for weight management, continues to rise, large-group employers face increasing challenges in managing pharmacy spending while maintaining comprehensive coverage. This seminar will explore strategies to help balance costs with providing valuable benefits to employees.  

Topics include: 

  • Innovative approaches to managing pharmacy expenses effectively
  • Evaluating the inclusion of weight loss drugs without significantly increasing plan costs 
  • Exploring enhancements to existing coverage that add value while helping to control expenses 
  • Identifying emerging trends and innovations in large group health plan management

Join us to gain insights into the latest market solutions and strategies that can help your organization optimize its healthcare offerings. 

When

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch will be provided

Where

Brown & Brown

10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, B100, S500, Jacksonville, Florida 32256

Drew Brandom
Employee Benefits Advisor, Brown & Brown

Drew Brandom is a tenured employee benefit consultant of 10+ years. He has worked with groups as small as 10 employees and upwards of 2,000 employees during his career. With a specialization in large-group insurance, he applies the large-group philosophy to small-group employers.  

Joe Lander
Employee Benefits Advisor, Brown & Brown 

Joe Langer is originally from Buffalo, New York, now residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Joe focuses on being an industry specialist in order to bring the impactful strategies to businesses across the country. After working at some of the most well-known hospital systems in New York and Florida, Joe decided to use his experience in claim and contract negotiation to pivot into the health insurance/employee benefit arena. With his unique experience and personality, Joe is able to bring dynamic solutions to businesses large and small. 

Ashley Diaz
Brown & Brown, Senior Population Health & Well-being Consultant for the Southeast region 

Ashley Diaz serves as Brown & Brown’s Senior Population Health & Well-Being Consultant for the Southeast region. She works with employers to develop strategic data-driven approaches to help improve health outcomes, reduce costs and increase workforce productivity. Ashley brings over nine years of experience consulting in workforce health and productivity in the middle-market. She is passionate about taking an integrated, inclusive, human-centered approach to population health and well-being, and addressing barriers that prevent employees from thriving. Ashley is an active member of Brown & Brown’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Advisory Council as well as a co-leader for the Black Excellence Teammate Resource Group (TRG). Prior to joining the Brown & Brown team, Ashley spent 3 years in Human Resource Information System (HRIS) consulting and training. Ashley resides in Central Florida with her husband, two kids and two fur babies. She is an avid reader, Peloton enthusiast and foodie.