As Health Care Costs Climb, Stability Matters More Than Ever

Dec 2, 2025 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Cost management, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Drug costs, Fair Market Pricing, Forensic claims review, Health care costs, High-cost claims, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, Rx Costs, Self-funding, Survey

As 2026 approaches, employers and employees alike are seeking greater stability in how they pay for health care. While national costs continue to rise, self-funding give employers a level of control over spending and plan design that traditional coverages often lack....

Managing Rising Health Costs with Alternative Reimbursement Strategies

Nov 18, 2025 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Client Report, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Fair Market Pricing, Preferred provider organization (PPO), Reference-Based Pricing

With medical costs expected to rise over 9% in 2026, employers say they’re prioritizing ways to manage medical expenses and exploring alternatives to traditional plan designs. MedBen has long offered alternative reimbursement strategies that give clients more...