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Unpacking the Hidden Drivers of Rx Costs—and Taking Back ControlÂ
Pharmacy costs are rising fast—and hidden drivers like spread pricing, complex contracts, and misaligned incentives are making it harder for employers to keep control.Â
In this 30-minute session, ELMCRx Solutions and Wellnecity we’ll unpack the often-overlooked drivers of pharmacy costs – and what employers can do to take back control.Â
You’ll walk away with clear, practical strategies you can put into action to drive smarter pharmacy benefit decisions, including:
- Tips to uncover the hidden costs quietly eating into your budget
- What to watch for in your PBM contracts — and how to push back
- Tactics to recover missed savings and lock in better control going forward
Reserve your spot today!
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM PT
Duration: 30 minutes
Virtual Event – Register Today! Can’t attend live? Register anyway—we’ll send you the recording.
Participant Bios:

Mary Ann Carlisle, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer, ELMCRx Solutions
484-433-1412
mcarlisle@elmcgrp.com
www.elmcrx.com
Mary Ann Carlisle serves as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer at ELMCRx Solutions, where she leads operations, specialty drug program development, and strategic growth initiatives. With extensive experience in operations, relationship management, and strategy across the insurance, financial services, and nonprofit sectors, Mary Ann has a proven track record of delivering strong results. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Holyoke College.

Jake Steepleton, Group Product Manager, Wellnecity
901.828.0064
j.steepleton@wellnecity.com
Jake Steepleton is Group Product Manager at Wellnecity, where he leads product development and healthcare data analytics initiatives focused on pharmacy benefits optimization. With a strong background in healthcare analytics, product performance tracking, and data-driven insights, Jake plays a key role in helping employers uncover hidden pharmacy costs and improve plan performance. He holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.Â

Ryan Cieker, CPXP, Executive Vice President, Growth & Business Development, Wellnecity (Moderator)
513.317.2829
r.cieker@wellnecity.com
Ryan Cieker is Executive Vice President of Growth and Business Development at Wellnecity, where he helps employers transform healthcare data into actionable strategies that drive better outcomes and cost savings. With a background spanning healthcare innovation, client success, and employee benefits, Ryan brings deep expertise in turning complex health plan data into measurable impact. He is a Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University.
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