Nov 26, 2019 | MedBen WellLiving, Wellness
As a person puffs on a single cigarette, they are inhaling over 7,000 different chemicals into their lungs. Not only have many of those chemicals been identified as known carcinogens, but they also have been linked to numerous other harmful effects on the body. For...
Nov 26, 2019 | Announcements, Caroline Fraker, Compliance, Government, News, Online Services, Regulatory
In response to a White House Executive Order, on November 15th the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury and Labor issued a final regulation requiring hospitals to disclose their negotiated prices for up to 300 “shoppable” medical items and...
Nov 22, 2019 | Alternative Plan Design, Cost Savings, Reference-Based Pricing
In an article titled “Reference-based pricing: 4 factors to consider,” the author advises employers to consider the following before deciding if reference-based pricing (RBP) is right for them: Pricing, flexibility, support, and balance billing. And he’s not...
Nov 20, 2019 | Cancer, MedBen Rx Advocate, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care
A recent survey found that while 57% of Americans expressed concern about developing cancer, only 24% indicated they incorporate cancer prevention practices into their daily lives. MedBen WellLiving is working to help employers and plan members close the gap between...
Nov 15, 2019 | MedBen Rx, MedBen Rx Advocate, MedBen Rx Alliance, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings, Self-funding
Prescription drug pricing is regularly a hot topic in the news and from political candidates. While lawmakers seek to address consumer concerns, MedBen already has innovative pharmacy solutions in place that offer employers price transparency and cost savings. With...
