Four specialized service lines built for the pharmacy benefits ecosystem. Positive Partnerships brings board-certified clinical pharmacy expertise and real managed care experience to every engagement.

Most benefits brokers know pharmacy is the fastest-growing cost driver in employee benefits — but few have the clinical expertise to do anything about it. Positive Partnerships works alongside brokers to sharpen their pharmacy strategy, strengthen their value proposition, and win larger, more complex accounts. Whether you are preparing for a finalist presentation or looking to differentiate your practice, we bring the clinical credibility and strategic depth that sets you apart.

PBM contracts are complex by design. Spread pricing, rebate pass-through language, formulary manipulation, and clinical program gaps cost employers millions — and most never know it. Positive Partnerships conducts independent PBM audits, contract reviews, and formulary performance assessments that expose what is actually happening inside your pharmacy benefits program. We work for you, not the PBM.

Pharmacy benefits are not just a cost center — they are a clinical lever. The right pharmacy strategy improves outcomes, reduces total cost of care, and creates a competitive advantage for employers and health plans. Eric Barker brings board-certified clinical pharmacy expertise to employee benefits design. From specialty drug management to clinical program development, we build pharmacy strategies grounded in evidence, not vendor incentives.

Employee benefits captives and large self-funded programs need pharmacy leadership — but not every organization needs a full-time CPO. Positive Partnerships provides fractional Chief Pharmacy Officer services on a retained basis. Eric embeds with your team as a strategic pharmacy leader: overseeing vendor relationships, directing clinical programs, and ensuring your pharmacy benefits perform at the level your members deserve.