Becker's Healthcare October 31, 2025
The Cigna Group’s Evernorth recently shared plans for a rebate-free pharmacy benefit model. The move could simplify drug pricing, but leaders on Cigna’s Oct. 30 earnings call warned of some potential growing pains while adjusting to the change.
“Our new rebate-free pharmacy benefit model will incur short-term investment and transition costs, including for technology and operational reconfiguration as we accelerate transformative change,” Cigna President and COO Brian Evanko said.
Not only will these investments affect 2026, but Mr. Evanko said Evernorth anticipates “meaningful cost” into 2027.
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