Jul 29, 2025 | biologics, Biosimilars, Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings
The advantages of biosimilars – clinically equivalent versions of high-price biologic drugs – have been known for years. But despite their growing availability, adoption remains slow… in no small part because major PBMs are stifling uptake....
Jul 28, 2025 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Benchmarks, Client Report, Fair Market Pricing, Fair market reimbursement, Preferred provider organization (PPO)
When it comes to controlling plan costs, guessing isn’t a strategy – data is. MedBen offers a variety of alternative reimbursement options for groups that want to go beyond standard PPOs… among them, fair market pricing, which reviews every claim against...
Jul 25, 2025 | Benchmarks, Dental, Employee benefits, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Self-funding, SHRM, Survey, Vision
Health care continues to lead the pack when it comes to employee benefits, according to the 2025 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey. Nearly 9 in 10 employers say health-related benefits are “extremely” or “very” important to their workforce – outranking retirement savings...
Jul 24, 2025 | Cholesterol, Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Stroke, Wellness
A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveals a missed opportunity in preventive care: Nearly half of U.S. adults eligible for cholesterol-lowering therapy aren’t receiving it. The analysis estimates that proper use of these medications...
Jul 15, 2025 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Client Report, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, Proven solutions, Research, Survey
According to a recent national survey of over 1,800 U.S. employers, reducing health care costs has surpassed attracting and retaining talent as the top driver of benefits decision-making – a first since the survey began in 2019. Additionally, 53% of employers say they...
