Dec 2, 2025 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Cost management, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Drug costs, Fair Market Pricing, Forensic claims review, Health care costs, High-cost claims, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, Rx Costs, Self-funding, Survey
As 2026 approaches, employers and employees alike are seeking greater stability in how they pay for health care. While national costs continue to rise, self-funding give employers a level of control over spending and plan design that traditional coverages often lack....
Jul 25, 2025 | Benchmarks, Dental, Employee benefits, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Self-funding, SHRM, Survey, Vision
Health care continues to lead the pack when it comes to employee benefits, according to the 2025 SHRM Employee Benefits Survey. Nearly 9 in 10 employers say health-related benefits are “extremely” or “very” important to their workforce – outranking retirement savings...
Jul 15, 2025 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Client Report, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, Proven solutions, Research, Survey
According to a recent national survey of over 1,800 U.S. employers, reducing health care costs has surpassed attracting and retaining talent as the top driver of benefits decision-making – a first since the survey began in 2019. Additionally, 53% of employers say they...
Jun 13, 2025 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Research, Survey, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
High blood pressure – also known as hypertension – affects nearly half of all U.S. adults, but many misunderstand this silent but serious condition. Fortunately, annual wellness exams can help detect hypertension in its early stages, allowing for...
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...
Feb 7, 2025 | Employee benefits, High-cost claims, Hospitals, Rx Costs, Survey
In a recent “Pulse of the Purchaser” employer survey, nearly three-quarters (74%) of respondents indicated that rising health care costs might force them to reconsider wage or salary increases. The same percentage also believe that rising costs will compel...
