Apr 30, 2026 | Blood pressure, Breast cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Cholesterol, Chronic conditions, Emergency Room (ER), Hospitals, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Research, Study
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...
Dec 16, 2025 | Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving
Life expectancy in the U.S. has improved over recent years, but we’re still falling behind other nations. Even with strong cancer survival rates and advanced medical care, Americans are dying earlier from preventable causes – especially chronic conditions. These...
Nov 28, 2025 | Chronic conditions, Dental, Diabetes, Heart disease, MedBen PreceDent
Dr. Teresa Dolan contends that dental care should be given the same consideration as heart disease and other chronic conditions, but isn’t: “Because dental diseases tend to gradually worsen over time, there’s a common misperception that they are not...
Nov 4, 2025 | Chronic conditions, MedBen Rx, Mental Health, Prescription, Rx Costs
A recent GoodRx list of the 20 most prescribed medications prompted MedBen Rx to take a closer look at how our own top prescriptions compare. Because GoodRx’s rankings largely reflect individuals who pay for medications out of pocket – rather than through...
Aug 12, 2025 | Cancer, Chronic conditions, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Stop-Loss, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
In its 2025 High-Cost Claims and Injectable Drug Trend Analysis, Sun Life highlights a familiar but costly trend: malignant neoplasm (cancer) and cardiovascular disease continue to rank among the top drivers of stop-loss claim reimbursements. These chronic conditions...
May 6, 2025 | Chronic conditions, Incentives, MedBen WellLiving, Reporting, Wellness, Wellness compliance
MedBen WellLiving focuses on detection and early intervention of chronic diseases by promoting regular wellness exams and screenings. To encourage better compliance, clients often offer incentives, such as lower premiums and employer HRA contributions. As an example,...
