In recognition of Healthy Vision Month and UV Awareness Month, this episode of NEBGH Voices explores the importance of protecting and preserving eye health throughout life.

Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Dr. Brenton Finklea, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery, to discuss preventive vision care, UV protection, and the value of regular eye screenings. The conversation also highlights common eye conditions, the impact of aging, nutrition and eye health, digital eye strain, and emerging innovations in vision care.

Listeners will come away with practical tips to help protect their vision, support long-term eye health, and better understand the steps they can take today to prevent future vision problems.

NEBGH Voices is produced by: Deren Abram, Adria Subbiondo, and Christian Waugh

In this episode of NEBGH Voices, Kim Thiboldeaux sits down with Shawn Gremminger, President and CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions, to discuss the growing impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program on employer-sponsored healthcare. Together, they explore how the program has evolved, its effect on pharmacy costs and transparency, and what employers can do to better understand and manage its impact on their health plans.

Episode Resources:

• 340B Employer Cost Impact Calculator
• SPH study finds 340B drug discount program has expanded far beyond Congress’s original intent
• Stretching Scarce Authorizing Legislation as Far as Possible: A Legislative History of the 340B Drug Pricing Program

NEBGH Voices is produced by: Deren Abram, Adria Subbiondo, and Christian Waugh

In this episode of NEBGH Voices, Kim is joined by Jon Koval PharmD, Vice President and General Manager of Pharmacy Care and Weight Health at Transcarent, to explore how pharmacy benefits have become a central driver of healthcare cost, strategy, and employee experience. Jon shares insights on rising specialty drug costs, increasing demand for transparency and PBM reform, and the growing importance of fiduciary accountability. The conversation also examines the rapid evolution of GLP‑1 medications, their impact on employer benefit design, and the challenge of balancing access, affordability, and long-term sustainability.

This episode of NEBGH Voices is sponsored by Transcarent.

NEBGH Voices is produced by: Deren Abram, Adria Subbiondo, and Christian Waugh