Jul 6, 2023 | Diabetes, MedBen WellLiving, News, Research, Wellness
The growing obesity problem, coupled with an aging population, will more than double the number of people with diabetes in just over 25 years, according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal. Researchers estimate that worldwide, more than 1.3 million...
Jun 8, 2023 | Asthma, Heart, News, Wellness
Smoke from the Canada wildfires has drifted in the Northeast United States, affecting over 90 million people – and particularly impacting people with asthma and other chronic health conditions. Per the Financial Post: “Airborne particles and toxins can cause...
Apr 18, 2023 | Announcements, Compliance, COVID-19, News, Regulatory
You may have read that on April 10, President Biden signed House Joint Resolution 7, immediately terminating the national health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic under the National Emergencies Act. You also may recall that earlier this year, the Biden...
Apr 3, 2023 | Lawsuits, News, Ohio, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Regulatory, State legislation
Ohio Attorney General David Yost has sued pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Express Scripts and Prime Therapeutics for conspiring to illegally increase prescription drug prices and force pharmacies to accept low reimbursement rates. Cigna Group and Humana were also...
Mar 16, 2023 | Account Management, Announcements, Client Services, Customer Service, MedBen Employees, News, Promotions
MedBen is pleased to announce that Tracie Lesko, who currently serves as Manager of Client Services, has been promoted to Director of Client Services effective April 1. Taking over her Manager role will be MedBen Account Manager Bethany Peters. A 28-year veteran of...
Mar 3, 2023 | Announcements, Columbus Business First, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Kurt Harden, MedBen News, News
MedBen has once again topped the list of Largest Central Ohio Employee Benefits Companies as ranked by Columbus Business First. “We’re celebrating our 85th anniversary this year, and the main reason for this longevity is our people,” said MedBen President and CEO Kurt...
