County Executives of America – Partnership Alignment
Health Insurance Solutions (HISI) is proud to support the dedicated County Executives who are part of the County Executives of America (CEA) leaders committed to advancing the health and well-being of their communities. As a vetted vendor and preferred CEA partner, HISI provides expert healthcare and pharmacy consulting services, including the development of high-performing health plans and comprehensive pharmacy program management with a focus on specialty drug cost oversight. With a strong record of delivering meaningful savings and sustainable strategies, HISI is a trusted ally to counties nationwide.
Benefits of membership - Albany County Pharmacy Case Study, Medical Case Study
Combating Drug Overcharging Through Pharmacy Cost Containment
One of the many valuable benefits of County Executives of America (CEA) membership is access to pharmacy cost containment solutions. Through a strategic partnership with Health Insurance Solutions, Inc. (HISI)—a proven Pharmacy Benefits Administrator (PBA)—CEA helps counties evaluate, negotiate, manage, and monitor their self-funded pharmacy benefit programs, with a strong focus on reducing the inflated costs of specialty medications.
This service is provided at no cost to participating counties.
For example, Albany County, NY, has saved more than $17.2 million by partnering with HISI to oversee its pharmacy benefits. The core objectives of the program include:
- Delivering best-in-class service with zero disruption to members
- Maintaining access to existing medications—no forced switches
- Targeting and controlling specialty drug spending
- Eliminating cost-sharing for members
- Reducing overall specialty drug costs for employers
- Ensuring members receive necessary medications at no out-of-pocket cost
- Implementing custom clinical programs tailored to each employer’s needs
This solution empowers counties to protect both their budgets and their employees—ensuring access to life-saving medications without excessive costs.