Episode 3

Beating Optum, Bad Marketing, & a Tia Maria

Episode 3: Beating Optum, Bad Marketing, & a Tia Maria

From fraud allegations, to legal smackdowns and new regulation legislation; public opinion of pharmacy benefit managers and their health insurance parent companies is steadily swirling towards a comedic death spiral.

Listen in as the PUTT crew and independent pharmacy legal eagle Mark Cuker and discuss his recent lawsuit wins, legislative language strategies, and pointing out the stupidly obvious in PBM attempts at rebranding. 

Hosts: Monique Whitney, Jeremy Counts, Shannon Wightman-Girard 

Special Guests: Mark Cuker, Lauren Young

To learn more about the PUNCH lawsuit discussed in this episode, email Mark Cuker at Mark@CukerLaw.com

Episode Cocktail Menu:

  • Tia Maria Coffee
  • Paloma
  • Espresso Martini
  • Iced Whiskey
  • Hot Tea Toddy

Opening music by JuliusH

Production: Shannon Wightman-Girard

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