Join us as we explore the growing interest among plan sponsors in alternative access models for GLP-1 weight management medications. According to a recent Brown & Brown employer survey, 71% of plan sponsors are considering Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) programs to improve affordability and access. We will dive into the mechanics of GLP-1 Direct, Brown & Brown’s proprietary DTC solution. Learn how plan sponsors can offer employees and dependents direct access to GLP-1 medications from manufacturers at significantly reduced prices.
Key Topics:
- How GLP-1 Direct works
- Implementation strategies for employers
- Member experience and outcomes
- Compliance and cost management
- Why traditional pharmacy and medical benefit designs fall short
- Clinical appropriateness and demand for GLP-1s
- Employer challenges in balancing cost and coverage
Empower your organization with a scalable, affordable solution that helps meet the clinical needs of your population while managing spend.
When
Thursday, January 15, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch will be provided
Where
In-Person
Brown & Brown
1661 Worthington Rd, STE 175, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Virtual
Teams Meeting
Ashley Diaz
Ashley Diaz
Sr. Population Health Consultant at Brown & Brown
Ashley is a Senior Consultant in the Southeast for Brown & Brown’s Population Health & Well-Being team. Ashley brings over eight years of experience in employee benefits, workforce health and productivity. She is passionate about taking an integrated, human-centered approach to population health and well-being, and addressing barriers that prevent employees from thriving. Ashley also serves on Brown & Brown’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Advisory Council and as Co-Lead of the Brown & Brown Black Excellence TRG. Ashley resides in Central Florida with her husband, two children and an 80-pound fur baby.
Karyn Klemer

Karyn Klemer
Pharmacy Relations Strategist
Karyn’s role as a Strategist for the National Pharmacy Team enables her to support Brown & Brown offices by serving as their pharmacy consulting specialist.
This support includes but is not limited to; conducting Pharmacy Benefit Education internally and externally, lead discussions related to current pharmacy benefit market dynamics, trends and the overall PBM landscape.
Additionally, the Strategist is available to support RFP activity, attend client meetings as needed, review pharmacy programs and have extensive knowledge of PBM’s to provide guidance on the best fit for client opportunities.

