Aug 28, 2024 | Cancer, Dental, Diabetes, Diet, Gastrointestinal issue (GI), Preventive Care, Vitamins, Wellness
“A lot about someone’s overall health can be observed just by looking in their mouth,” says dentist and author Dr. Kami Hoss. “In fact, over 100 systemic conditions and many medications can have oral manifestations. This means that what happens in the mouth can often...
Aug 2, 2024 | Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), News, Preventive Care, Research, Wellness
On July 29, the Food and Drug Administration approved a first-of-its-kind blood test determined to be 83% effective at detecting colon cancer. Called Shield, the noninvasive test was authorized for use by people aged 45 and older with an “average risk” of the...
Jul 19, 2024 | Cancer, Preventive Care, Research, Smoking, Study, Wellness
According to a study by the American Cancer Society, four out of ten cancer cases and almost half of cancer deaths in U.S. adults aged 30 and older are associated with modifiable risk factors. In 2019, these factors were linked to over 700,000 new cancer cases and...
Jul 9, 2024 | Cancer, Claims, Client Report, Heart, Heart disease, High-cost claims, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Stop-Loss, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen to second place on the list of top stop-loss reimbursements, according to Sun Life’s annual report of high-cost claims – the first time the condition has ranked so high. As in past years, the report underlines the...
Jan 19, 2024 | Breast cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A recent Wall Street Journal article on updated breast and colon cancer guidelines offers a useful reminder on the importance of following recommended cancer screenings, in terms of better outcomes and lower costs. First and foremost, by following a recommended cancer...
Nov 28, 2023 | Cancer, Cost Savings, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Prescription, Savings, Survey, Transparency
A recent survey of large employers by the Business Group on Health revealed considerations that self-funded plans expect to focus on in the coming year, including: Pharmacy costs. High-priced drugs and overall pharmacy costs are a source of concern for over 90% of...
