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📦 With tariffs in flux, are you prepared? In this month’s issue of The Optimization Outlook, Tyler Higgins shares strategic ways to stay ahead of rising costs and supply chain disruption.   From alternative sourcing to tariff engineering and scenario planning, this is your playbook for turning trade turbulence into a competitive advantage.   #SupplyChainStrategy #Tariffs2025 #CostManagement #TheOptimizationOutlook #LinkedInNewsletter #AAreteInsights

Proud to see Paul Schuhmacher and Bhrugu Pange recognized as 2025 Top Consultants by Consulting Magazine! 👏 Their impact in client service and digital transformation is felt every day at AArete. Congrats to all the honorees!

📣 Considering breaking up with your PBM? It might be time to take that first step and no, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing. In part 2 of her PBM optimization series, Leslie Lotano-Saba RPh, MS offers a strategic, real-world take on disintermediation, what it looks like today, how to ease in with a hybrid model, and why gaining cross-functional alignment is key. Whether you're a regional plan exploring prior auth opportunities or a national player eyeing specialty drug savings, Leslie’s insight is a must-read. https://hubs.ly/Q03hf3ZD0 #PBMStrategy #PharmacyBenefits #HealthcarePayers #Disintermediation #HealthPlanLeadership #AAreteThoughtLeadership

🎉 Big congratulations to Amanda Cast and Matt Semetulskis on being named 2025 Rising Stars of the Profession by Consulting Magazine! 🌟 Amanda is recognized for her Excellence in Leadership, and Matt for Excellence in Client Service both driving innovation, impact, and mentorship in healthcare consulting. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the difference they make every day at AArete! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eUn7QnVn #ConsultingExcellence #RisingStars2025 #HealthcareConsulting #AAreteProud #AArete #AwardWin #Consulting #Hardwork #Leaders

Inspiring the next generation of leaders! This past Friday, I had the privilege of speaking to the incredibly bright 6th graders at the Dallas Environmental Science Academy for Career Day! It was an honor to represent both AArete and the National Black MBA Association - DFW Chapter sharing my educational journey and insights on building a career in consulting. A huge thank you to Junior Achievement of Dallas, Inc. and NBMBAA for organizing such an inspiring and impactful event! Looking forward to more opportunities to engage with students and spark their interest in business. #CareerDay #Mentorship #Consulting #NBMBAA #JuniorAchievement #GivingBack

🧾 “You still write checks?” That common question is becoming increasingly costly for banks and credit unions as check fraud surges nationwide.   In our latest edition of The Banking Bulletin, Managing Director Christopher McGee dives into why check fraud remains such an expensive problem and what financial institutions can actually do about it. From customer education to AI-powered detection and low-code/no-code tech solutions, this piece outlines a smarter path forward. #CheckFraud #DigitalBanking #FraudPrevention #AIinBanking #CustomerExperience #OperationalExcellence #FinancialInstitutions #BankingInnovation #AAreteInsights

💊 PBM myths debunked. Health plans have more power than they think when it comes to managing drug costs and building member-first pharmacy programs. In the latest from AArete, Leslie Lotano-Saba RPh, MS breaks down the complexities of the pharmacy supply chain and shares six actionable strategies to help health plans take control, drive transparency, and deliver real value. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q03dyMnk0 #HealthcarePayer #PharmacyBenefitManagement #PBMs #ValueBasedCare #HealthcareCosts #MemberExperience #AAreteInsights #WomenInHealthcare

Congratulations to our incredible Pune team on receiving the Safe Workplace Award from CecureUs. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to building a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace for all. Thank you to everyone who helps make our culture what it is this win is yours! 🙌

🎉 We’re honored to be named a 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplace! 🎉 This national recognition is based entirely on authentic employee feedback and reflects AArete’s continued commitment to fostering a people-first culture built on inclusion, innovation, and balance. We’re also proud to celebrate our additional workplace awards: 🏆 Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 🏆 Culture & Employee Well-Being Excellence Award As we grow, our culture remains the foundation of our success. Thank you to our incredible team for making AArete an exceptional place to work! ➡️Swipe through to see what our employees have to say about AArete Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03cYS0G0 #AArete #TopWorkplaces #USATODAY #CultureOfCare #EmployeeExperience #LifeAtAArete #ConsultingCareers #WorkplaceExcellence #NowHiring

📢With Medicaid restructuring on the horizon, health plans are facing significant eligibility shifts, funding model changes, and reimbursement pressures. The question isn’t if these changes will happen, it’s how prepared your organization is to navigate them.   In this month’s Payer Pulse, we dive into: 🔹 Key Medicaid policy shifts impacting health plans nationwide 🔹 Funding model changes & what they mean for state reimbursements 🔹 How MCOs can prepare for operational & financial shifts 🔹 Actionable strategies to mitigate risk & ensure continuity of care   🚨 Don’t wait until these changes take effect, proactive planning is critical.   #ThePayerPulse #AArete #MedicaidChanges #HealthcarePayers #ValueBasedCare #HealthPlanStrategy #MedicaidFunding #PolicyShifts #ManagedCare #HealthcareConsulting