Aug 10, 2021 | Cost Savings, MedBen WellLiving, Savings, Trend
Last year, MedBen’s WellLiving block had 8.8% less claim costs compared to those who didn’t utilize WellLiving. But that number doesn’t tell the whole story. Over the past five years, the cost gap between WellLiving and non-WellLiving members has continued to...
Aug 9, 2021 | Brand Name Drugs, Comparative Effectiveness, Cost Savings, Generic Drugs, MedBen Rx, Rx Costs, Savings
Generic doesn’t always mean cheap. As this list recently compiled by GoodRx demonstrates, the monthly cost of some popular generic drugs can actually rival or exceed well-known brand medications. MedBen Rx comparative effectiveness ensures that members are using...
Jul 12, 2021 | Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings, Transparency
Lack of disclosure is a common theme for many pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), be it with employers or state governments. From Benefits Pro: “At least a half-dozen states and the District of Columbia are investigating pharmacy benefit managers, The Wall Street...
Jun 1, 2021 | Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings
MedBen Rx clients save 21.6% when switching from traditional PBMs. What accounts for such a substantial difference? With MedBen Rx you pay what the pharmacy pays – we use the drug’s acquisition cost as a baseline to reduce your costs. MedBen Rx offers total...
May 17, 2021 | Comparative Effectiveness, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Savings
MedBen Rx clients can save between 10-30% by using comparative effectiveness focusing on the best drug outcomes. One way it does this is by dispelling the costly misperception that “new is better.” “A new FDA approved drug doesn’t mean it’s better than...
May 4, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Announcements, Client Report, COVID-19, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Employer Dashboard, Health Plan Management, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, Plan Design, Reference-Based Pricing, Rx Costs, Savings, Third party administration
In the 2021 MedBen Client Report, we look at how MedBen continues to provide superior service and cost savings regardless of circumstances. You will find examples of how MedBen delivers the best claims management, plan design and reimbursement strategies, expanded...
