{"id":68169,"date":"2021-02-04T12:48:12","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T17:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=68169"},"modified":"2021-02-04T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T17:48:12","slug":"epic-insurance-brokers-consultants-acquires-pharmaceutical-strategies-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/epic-insurance-brokers-consultants-acquires-pharmaceutical-strategies-group\/","title":{"rendered":"EPIC Insurance Brokers &#038; Consultants Acquires Pharmaceutical Strategies Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC Holdings, Inc. (EPIC) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG). The move incorporates the expertise and resources of the nation\u2019s largest independent pharmacy benefit consulting firm into EPIC\u2019s Employee Benefits Consulting practice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/20-0203-epic-insurance-brokers-696x522.jpg\" alt=\"EPIC Insurance Brokers &amp; Consultants\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/20-0203-epic-insurance-brokers-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/20-0203-epic-insurance-brokers-696x522-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><em><\/em><\/p>\n<p>As a strategic partner to self-insured employers, health plans and health systems, PSG is an experienced navigator of the complex drug pricing market, and generates more than $4.8 billion in drug cost savings for clients each year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe opportunity to continue the next phase of our journey with EPIC is exciting,\u201d said Dave Borden, PSG Founder. \u201cFor more than 25 years, our dedicated clinicians and consultants have relentlessly advocated for clients, harnessing innovation to deliver the highest standard of pharmacy benefits consulting and technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the announcement, Scott Schanen, President, EPIC National Employer Consulting, said, \u201cJoining forces with PSG accelerates our ability to establish a new normal amid the dynamic landscape of employee engagement, health and economics. Long regarded as the industry leader in drug cost management, PSG\u2019s partnership with EPIC creates value for clients through independent, objective and sustainable solutions and strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steve Denton, EPIC CEO, added, \u201cThe cultural fit between PSG and EPIC has been apparent at every turn. We are collaborating to bring the combined expertise and breadth of service offerings to our clients and look forward to a positive 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Michael Lonergan will continue to serve as PSG President and will lead the charge to develop innovative drug management solutions for U.S. plan sponsors. PSG will operate as \u201cPharmaceutical Strategies Group \u2013 an EPIC company.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>About EPIC Brokers &amp; Consultants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EPIC Insurance Brokers &amp; Consultants has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients. For more information on EPIC, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/epicbrokers.com\/\">https:\/\/epicbrokers.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Pharmaceutical Strategies Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PSG is the leading pharmacy intelligence and technology company solving one of healthcare\u2019s biggest challenges \u2013 rising drug costs. It provides innovative drug management solutions to many of America\u2019s largest self-funded employers and health plans, who rely on trusted advisors to improve their financial performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; EPIC Holdings, Inc. (EPIC) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG). 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