Apr 16, 2021 | Cancer, COVID-19, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Radiation oncologists have seen an increase in new patients with advanced-stage cancers coming into clinics for treatment since the start of the pandemic. In response, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging Americans to schedule recommended cancer...
Nov 12, 2020 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
A new report from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network predicts that 1.8 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2020 at a cost of $200.7 billion. Almost 17 million Americans living today have a cancer history. Employers can help...
Jul 20, 2020 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Savings, Self-funding, Wellness
A new study predicts that annual costs associated with cancer treatment are expected to exceed $245 billion by 2030, nearly a 34% increase from 2015 billing. Specifically, medical care costs are expected to grow to $221 billion, with prescription drugs adding another...
Jan 17, 2020 | Cancer, Cervical Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Pap smears, Preventive Care, Wellness
Effective January 1, 2020, MedBen WellLiving has updated its pap smear compliance guidelines. Previously, the recommendation was that women age 21 and older receive a pap smear every three years… but based on USPSTF (United States Preventative Services Task Force)...
Jan 7, 2020 | Cancer, Cholesterol, Heart, Prescription, Wellness
According to American Heart Association, about 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease – and new research suggests that they might also be getting an added anti-cancer benefit. The study found that...
Nov 20, 2019 | Cancer, MedBen Rx Advocate, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care
A recent survey found that while 57% of Americans expressed concern about developing cancer, only 24% indicated they incorporate cancer prevention practices into their daily lives. MedBen WellLiving is working to help employers and plan members close the gap between...
