May 19, 2025 | Biosimilars, Cancer, Drug costs, Generic Drugs, GLP-1s, Rx Costs, Study
Prescription drug spending in the U.S. climbed 10.2% in 2024, reaching nearly $806 billion, according to a report from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. A significant portion of this growth is attributed to the rapid rise of...
May 1, 2025 | Blood pressure, Cancer, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Hypertension, Preventive Care, Vision, VisionPlus
When most people think of an eye exam, they imagine getting a new prescription for glasses or contacts. But annual vision checkups do much more than just sharpen your sight – they can be life-saving. Routine eye exams can detect early signs of serious health...
Mar 7, 2025 | At-home colon cancer tests, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, MedBen WellLiving, Wellness
At-home colon cancer screening tests have grown increasingly popular due to their convenience and non-invasiveness. However, colonoscopies remain the gold standard for colon cancer screening – which is why MedBen WellLiving programs typically recommend them every...
Jan 25, 2025 | Cancer, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Cancer mortality in the United States continues to decline, according to the new Cancer Statistics, 2025 report. From 1991 to 2022, almost 4.5 million deaths have been averted due to reductions in smoking, improvements in treatment, and earlier detection through...
Oct 25, 2024 | Affordable Care Act, Cancer, Compliance, Mastectomy, Regulatory, USPSTF, Women's health
On October 21, 2024, the Tri-Agencies (HHS, DOL, and Treasury) jointly issued FAQs About Affordable Care Act and Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act Implementation Part 68. The document provides clarification of preventive service coverage of pre-exposure prophylaxis...
Sep 13, 2024 | Cancer, Health care costs, Heart disease, High-cost claims, Mental Health, Rx Costs, Survey
Employers say they expect their health care costs to rise 7.8% next year — the highest estimate in more than 15 years — according to the latest Business Group on Health member survey. Even factoring in cost-reducing plan design changes, respondents project costs to...
