Mar 10, 2026
PharmaCentra Talks: PBMs Explained with Cervey | Pharmacy Technology & Drug Pricing
In this episode of PharmaCentra Talks, PharmaCentra CEO Dan Berman sits down with Andrew Krull, Sales Executive at Cervey, to discuss the evolving role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the U.S. healthcare system.
PBMs play a critical but often unseen role in managing prescription drug benefits, pharmacy claims processing, and overall healthcare costs. While most patients never interact directly with PBMs, their decisions significantly influence drug pricing, formulary design, and patient access to medications.
Following PharmaCentra’s recent strategic partnership with Cervey, Dan and Andrew explore how the PBM ecosystem works, the challenges facing pharmacy benefit management today, and how healthcare technology is improving transparency, efficiency, and compliance across the industry.
Cervey is a recognized leader in technology solutions for health system pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and PBMs, helping organizations streamline operations ranging from prescription claims processing and pharmacy workflow management to 340B compliance and regulatory oversight.
During the conversation, Andrew shares insights into:
How PBMs impact healthcare spending and pharmacy operations
The role of technology and automation in modern pharmacy benefit management
Why data transparency and operational efficiency are becoming essential in the PBM marketplace
How innovative platforms like Cervey are supporting health systems, specialty pharmacies, and PBM organizations
Watch this episode to learn how PBM technology, pharmacy innovation, and strategic partnerships are shaping the future of pharmacy services and healthcare delivery.
