Mar 30, 2023 | Blood pressure, Dementia, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Mental Health, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
A new study serves as a reminder that wellness promotes a healthy mind as well as a healthy body. According to an international team of researchers, there is a direct link between high blood pressure and dementia. Using information from genetic and imaging data and...
Mar 21, 2023 | Brand Name Drugs, Diabetes, Drug costs, Generic Drugs, Insulin, Kurt Harden, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription
Earlier this month, drug manufacturer Eli Lilly announced that it cutting the cost of two of its prescription brand insulins, Humalog and Humulin, by 70%, and capping out-of-pocket costs for privately insured patients at $35 a month. Competing drugmakers Novo Nordisk...
Mar 20, 2023 | Brian Fargus, Claims, Claims Management, Inflation, MedBen University, Transplants, Wellness
At the MedBen Broker Roundtable on March 16, Vice President of Sales & Marketing Brian Fargus discussed the trend of rising multi-million-dollar claims, and offered a variety of proven solutions. Citing a recent Sun Life high-cost claims analysis, Fargus said,...
Mar 17, 2023 | Compliance, HIPAA, Privacy, Regulatory
Following news that digital health companies GoodRx and BetterHelp shared sensitive user information with advertisers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested funds for ensuring health privacy in its 2024 budget proposal. The budget request sites merger...
Mar 16, 2023 | Account Management, Announcements, Client Services, Customer Service, MedBen Employees, News, Promotions
MedBen is pleased to announce that Tracie Lesko, who currently serves as Manager of Client Services, has been promoted to Director of Client Services effective April 1. Taking over her Manager role will be MedBen Account Manager Bethany Peters. A 28-year veteran of...
