Jun 22, 2023 | Asthma, Diabetes, Diet, Exercise, Heart, Research, Sleep, Vaccinations, Wellness
If sheer volume of analysis is any gauge of interest, then the value of a good night’s sleep is of intense fascination to researchers. In 2023 alone, various studies have suggested that a lack of sleep… Can put you at a higher risk of heart disease.Makes...
Jun 8, 2023 | Asthma, Heart, News, Wellness
Smoke from the Canada wildfires has drifted in the Northeast United States, affecting over 90 million people – and particularly impacting people with asthma and other chronic health conditions. Per the Financial Post: “Airborne particles and toxins can cause...
Mar 2, 2023 | Asthma, Cancer, Cholesterol, Cost Savings, Diabetes, Heart, MedBen WellLiving, News, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Reporting, Savings
A new report finds that the primary care workforce has decreased in recent years, and advises that the U.S. should invest more in adding new physicians. It’s a sensible suggestion, considering that primary care has demonstrably contributed to making Americans...
Jul 26, 2022 | Cancer, Claims, COVID-19, Heart, Mental Health, Stop-Loss
Cancer and cardiovascular conditions account for over one-third of stop-loss reimbursements, according to a recent report from stop-loss carrier Sun Life.As the chart below shows, the top three conditions represent 38% of total payments. Additionally, 70% of all...
Jul 22, 2022 | Healthy habits, Heart, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
Most Americans score just so-so on a heart health checklist, according to the American Heart Association. “Life’s Essential 8” lists the metrics that contribute to optimal heart health – metrics that can be achieved through lifestyle changes and a...
Mar 8, 2022 | Asthma, Cholesterol, Chronic conditions, Diabetes, Heart, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
Through a proactive wellness approach, MedBen WellLiving clients spend less per member on major chronic conditions than those who don’t use WellLiving (see chart below). Overall, WellLiving clients spent, on average, $822 less PEPY than non-WellLiving clients...
