May 12, 2026 | Announcements, brain, Bundled Payments, KLAS Points of Light Award, Kurt Harden, MedBen News, spine
MedBen, in partnership with Brain & Spine Network and Cedar Gate Technologies, has received a 2026 KLAS Points of Light Award for its Center of Excellence model designed to deliver better brain and spine care while reducing specialty costs. “This recognition from...
May 12, 2026 | Announcements, MedBen Access, MedBen Employees, Memorial Day, Mobile App, Online Services
In observance of Memorial Day, MedBen’s home office and Client Services team will be closed on Monday, May 25. Regular business hours will resume at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 26. Plan members needing claims or benefits information over the holiday weekend can...
May 4, 2026 | Biosimilars, Cost Savings, Drug costs, MedBen Rx, Rebates, Rx Costs, Savings
Specialty drugs account for more than half of total drug spend and are often the largest cost driver for employer pharmacy plans. A recent BenefitPRO article points to biosimilars as a practical solution — and for MedBen Rx clients, the effect is already clear, with...
May 1, 2026 | Cost Savings, Forensic claims review, Fraud Control Unit, Medicaid, Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Savings
In the federal government’s latest push against Medicaid fraud and waste, the Trump administration will require all 50 states to submit plans outlining how they will revalidate high-risk providers. This heightened focus on accountability mirrors MedBen’s ongoing...
Apr 30, 2026 | Blood pressure, Breast cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Cholesterol, Chronic conditions, Emergency Room (ER), Hospitals, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Research, Study
Total health care expenditures for adults who have consistent access to a primary care provider (PCP) were nearly 54% lower than those without one, according to a recent analysis. Regular PCP access is strongly associated with higher rates of recommended preventive...