Feb 23, 2019 | Cancer, Research, Wellness
More men are opting to monitor their low-risk prostate cancer rather than getting surgery… and cancer experts say they’re pleased about the trend. According to a new study (as reported by HealthDay News), 42% of men with small, slow-growing tumors chose to...
Feb 23, 2019 | Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Prescription, Rebates, Specialty Drugs, Transparency
A recent Wall Street Journal editorial warns that government efforts to address prescription drug prices could produce undesirable consequences… and it’s why MedBen Rx believes that market-driven solutions are the preferable method to reducing consumer costs. As...
Feb 22, 2019 | Announcements, Claims Management, Cost Savings, Third party administration
MedBen takes pride in its expert claim examiners – indeed, in our most recent audit our team received a payment accuracy rating of 99.9%. But when we receive a claim that merits further inspection, our advanced surveillance system lends a hand. Electronic surveillance...
Feb 20, 2019 | Compliance, Rescission of Coverage
Imagine this: An employee is divorced but does not notify his employer or provide the divorce decree until a much later date. What happens to his ex-spouse’s coverage? In this scenario, the employer has been covering an ex-spouse and/or stepchild(ren) when they are no...
Feb 9, 2019 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study has something in common with the MedBen WellLiving program – both find that primary care serves a valuable purpose in promoting preventive care. As reported by Healthcare Dive, study respondents with a primary care...
