Biosimilars Show Strong Savings, but Broader Adoption Still Lags
Specialty drugs account for more than half of total drug spend and are often the largest cost driver for employer pharmacy plans. A recent BenefitPRO article points to biosimilars as a practical solution — and for MedBen Rx clients, the effect is already clear, with...
Finding Waste — In Medicaid and Closer to Home
In the federal government’s latest push against Medicaid fraud and waste, the Trump administration will require all 50 states to submit plans outlining how they will revalidate high-risk providers. This heightened focus on accountability mirrors MedBen’s ongoing...
The Difference a Primary Care Relationship Makes
Total health care expenditures for adults who have consistent access to a primary care provider (PCP) were nearly 54% lower than those without one, according to a recent analysis. Regular PCP access is strongly associated with higher rates of recommended preventive...
Download the 2026 MedBen Client Report Now!
THE 2026 MEDBEN CLIENT REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE — DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY! “At MedBen, we understand that effective self-funding is not achieved through a predefined formula,” Chairman & CEO Kurt Harden says in the Client Report's Opening Note. “The most successful...
25th Annual Employer Roundtable Spotlights Strategies, Trends and Regulatory Changes
MedBen had a full house of employers and brokers in attendance at MedBen University’s (MBU) 25th annual Employer Roundtable on April 16 at the C. Arthur Morrow Conference Center in Newark, Ohio. Presented by MedBen’s team of industry experts, this year’s roundtable...
Regulatory Takeaways from the 2026 SPBA Spring Conference
On March 30–31, MedBen President, COO & CPO Caroline Fraker attended the annual Society of Professional Benefits Administrators (SPBA) Spring Conference in Washington, D.C. Traditionally, this gathering of third-party administrator professionals focuses on...
Getting Ready for MFA on MedBen Analytics
As the May 1 launch of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for the MedBen Analytics employer dashboard approaches, we're providing additional guidance to help users prepare for the updated login experience. While MFA adds just a quick extra step, a few key details will...
No Surprises Act Disputes Surge for Employer Plans
Employer plans are seeing a sharp rise in health care payment disputes under the No Surprises Act’s (NSA) independent dispute resolution (IDR) system. CMS data for the second quarter of 2025 show employer plans were involved in 524,052 disputes, a 119% increase from...
FDA Commissioner Calls for Expanding OTC Drug Access
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH, made expanding over-the-counter (OTC) availability of more drugs a clear priority during an April 1, 2026 press conference. “When I look at the reasons those drugs were not approved in the past, I think we can do better,” he...
Vision Loss Is Rising — But Much of It Is Preventable
Vision loss is quietly becoming one of the most significant — yet preventable — health challenges. Today, an estimated 93 million American adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, and roughly 7 million Americans already live with vision impairment and...
Employees Generally Happy with Their Health Coverage
Nearly 9 in 10 employees (89%) are satisfied with their employer-sponsored health coverage, a recent AHIP study finds. Respondents said they value their benefits not just for access to care, but for financial stability and peace of mind. Health insurance stands apart...
Register Now for the MBU Employer Roundtable on April 16!
MedBen University (MBU) is celebrating its 25th season of practical benefits education. Our annual Employer Roundtable will take place Thursday, April 16, and is open to MedBen clients as well as their brokers. Topics scheduled for discussion include: What's driving...