Feb 23, 2021 | Announcements, Compliance, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, Reference-Based Pricing, Regulatory, Rx Costs, Savings, Webinars
We are excited to announce the 20th Season of MedBen University (MBU). Our 2021 season starts with virtual roundtables and focus on topics including: New and emerging strategies for Rx benefits, with case studies Growing popularity of direct-to-employer contracting,...
Feb 22, 2021 | Claims Management, COVID-19, Stop-Loss
To educate employers on the financial effect of COVID-19 from a stop-loss perspective, Tokio Marine HCC Stop Loss Group (TMHCC) has gathered self-funded claims data where the primary diagnosis was COVID-19 or COVID-19-related. In 2020, TMHCC paid 958 COVID-19 claims...
Feb 19, 2021 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
From Healthcare Dive:”The growing shift from reactive to preventive healthcare could rapidly decelerate health spending over the next two decades, according to a new report from Deloitte, running counter to much more dire predictions made before COVID-19.”...
Feb 18, 2021 | MedBen VisionPlus, Online Services, Provider networks, Vision
MedBen has introduced a Vision Provider Search page for members who use the VisionPlus and VisionDirect networks. Just visit the Networks page on MedBen.com and click the link under “Vision Networks.” Using the Vision Provider Search, you can quickly find...
Feb 8, 2021 | Cost Savings, Emergency Room (ER), Primary Care, Savings, Urgent Care, Wellness
Many people use the emergency room as a place to receive after-hours care for minor illnesses or injuries without realizing they have another option for far less cost. For MedBen clients in 2020, 23% of ER visits were potentially avoidable. The table below lists...
