May 29, 2025 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Survey, Wellness, Wellness compliance, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A new Aflac Wellness Matters Survey reveals that 94% of Americans have put off recommended checkups and screenings – often due to fear, inconvenience, or simply because they’re healthy and “don’t need” to see a doctor (see chart below). These...
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,...
Apr 4, 2025 | Diabetes, MedBen WellLiving, Primary Care, Wellness
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the United States, with more than 38 million Americans currently living with it. However, over one in five of those individuals do not know they have the disease, posing significant health risks and...
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...
Dec 26, 2024 | American Heart Association (AHA), Chronic conditions, Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Primary care physicians are uniquely positioned to help adults improve their cardiovascular health by promoting simple and actionable lifestyle changes, the American Heart Association contends in a recent scientific statement. “Primary care plays a central role...
Dec 10, 2024 | Diet, Genomics, Lifestyle, MedBen WellLiving, Nutrigenomics, Preventive Care, Weight management, Wellness
Nutrigenomic testing, available through MedBen Rx, analyzes an individual’s genetic makeup to understand how their genes influence their response to nutrition, diet, and lifestyle factors. As the list below shows, the wealth of information uncovered through testing...
