Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for this live session as our team covered the latest market trends, cost considerations, and real-world coverage strategies for managing GLP-1 costs.
Using proprietary Truveris data, we explored how employers are approaching coverage, the impact of utilization management strategies, and what to watch for in the GLP-1 pipeline.
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Learning Objectives:
- Understand the evolving GLP-1 market landscape, including costs, utilization trends, drug pipeline, and out-of-pocket expenses for members.
- Analyze real-world coverage strategies—from step therapy to prior authorizations—and their effectiveness in managing spend.
- Leverage data-driven insights from Truveris to benchmark plan decisions and evaluate PBM pricing variances.
About the Speakers:
Kian Bichoupan, PhD, MS, SVP of Marketplace Operations
Kian brings over a decade of experience in the pharmacy and healthcare industry across both pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit management (PBM). Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Operations at Truveris, Kian specializes in procurement and service monitoring for employer plan sponsors. Previously, he worked as a consultant at Simon-Kucher and Partners, collaborating with pharmaceutical companies to craft pricing and market access strategies. Kian is also a prolific researcher with 50+ publications and presentations on healthcare economics, drug pricing, and real-world evidence, primarily in infectious diseases.
Rachel Leiser, Manager, Insights Analytics
As Manager of the Insights Analytics team at Truveris, Rachel leads the delivery of TruGuard, the company’s oversight reporting solution that equips clients with actionable insights into their pharmacy benefit performance. Having spent several years monitoring pharmacy benefit contracts and conducting reconciliations, Rachel brings firsthand knowledge of the tools, processes, and data that power Truveris’s analytics capabilities. With a strong foundation in data analysis and technology, and a passion for promoting transparency in the PBM space, Rachel plays a key role in helping employers and partners navigate the complexities of pharmacy benefits.
Truveris is a leading digital health company focused on delivering truth and clarity in pharmacy. Truveris’ proprietary technology, coupled with deep pharmacy expertise, helps to build a more efficient market that maximizes choice, accessibility, and prescription drug affordability. Our solutions provide the insight and knowledge to help people lead healthier and more productive lives.
