Feb 22, 2022 | Announcements, Case Studies, Comparative Effectiveness, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen University
The 21st Season of MedBen University (MBU) will soon be underway! In 2022, MBU will be focused on innovative solutions to benefit your plan, including: Finding the most clinically effective drugs at the best cost.An industry-leading technology experience &...
Nov 30, 2021 | Case Studies, Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings
In their first year with MedBen Rx, a regional health system lowered costs by $4.6 million through pharmacy savings and added revenue. This includes a 30% reduction in employee pharmacy plan spend. The health system had previously entered into three-year agreement...
Oct 6, 2021 | Case Studies, Claims, Claims Management, Cost Savings, Forensic claims analysis, Savings
A MedBen Client received two large dollar claims for Mast Cell Activation Disease, both of which were flagged. In addition to occurrences of unbundling, following physician review it was determined that the length of hospital stay exceeded standards for medical...
Jun 28, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Announcements, Case Studies, Client Report, Client Services, Coronavirus, Cost Savings, COVID-19, Customer Service, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Employer Dashboard, Kurt Harden, MedBen Access, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Employees, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, MedBen.com, Mobile App, Online Services, Reference-Based Pricing, Third party administration
The 2021 MedBen Client Report is now available for download at MedBen.com. In addition to detailing the ways that our clients are spending less on health care, this year’s Client Report highlights the priority MedBen places on client service: Members connect to...
May 18, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Case Studies, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Reference-Based Pricing
A MedBen Client switched from a traditional PPO plan to direct-to-employer (DTE) contracting in 2016. They contracted directly with multiple health systems, and paid for non-contracted care using reference-based pricing (RBP). By contracting with selected health...
May 6, 2019 | Alternative Plan Design, Case Studies, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Self-funding, Third party administration
MedBen facilitates direct-to-employer contracting, bringing together employers and providers in plans that promote regional care. Recently, a client looking for cost reduction opportunities saw the benefits first-hand. A manufacturer with a traditional PPO plan...