Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI) helps industry professionals manage pharmacy benefit programs through research-based drug benefit education.

PBMI connects you to industry experts for networking and practical education on how to employ best practices and capitalize on market opportunities to improve drug benefits and lower costs. Educational forums include:

This is the nation's premier meeting dedicated to curbing costs and maximizing quality in drug benefit programs. Held annually in Arizona, PMBI's national conference gives you an opportunity to network with colleagues, industry thought leaders and strategy experts, and learn new approaches to tackling pharmacy benefit challenges. This conference brings together health care and human resource executives, benefits consultants, pharmacy directors, PBMs, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other industry professionals to advance innovation in the marketplace. Attendees, speakers and sponsors all give the conference high satisfaction marks, with 97 percent of attendees saying they would recommend the conference to others. Conference Highlights

PBMI is introducing e-learning courses on many subjects critical to the drug benefit and HR management. These courses, delivered by Kaplan EduNeering, are designed for organizations involved in managing the drug benefit for group health and Medicare Part D beneficiaries as well as specialized populations like Medicaid and workers' compensation. Keep current on the trends and government regulations impacting the drug benefit. See complete list of courses.

PBMI's Webcasts offer a cost-effective way for multiple members of your staff to increase their understanding of industry changes and best practices. In these interactive learning forums, industry experts will share successful case studies and discuss timely issues such as drug pricing and reimbursement, trends in benefit design, opportunities for generic drug savings, utilization management strategies for select therapeutic classes, and PBM contracting an in era of transparency. Upcoming Webcasts

PBMI’s education outreach includes speaking engagements and workshop presentations at industry meetings for human resource benefits managers, managed care pharmacy professionals, and other professionals involved in the design and management of drug benefit programs. 2009 Speaking Engagements

As part of our educational mission, PBMI underwrites a national award program. The PBMI Rx Benefit Innovation Awards recognize and showcase creative, effective solutions to drug benefit challenges. Award Winners and Award Entry.