Nov 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Flu Shots, Influenza, Research, Wellness
Our current focus on COVID-19 doesn’t mean you should neglect getting a flu shot this year. A new study suggests the vaccine actually lowers your risk for being hospitalized if you get COVID-19. “COVID patients who had not received a flu vaccine within the...
Nov 6, 2020 | Announcements, COVID-19, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor, IRS, News, Regulatory, USPSTF
In preparation for the widespread and rapid introduction of COVID-19 immunizations and other coronavirus preventive services, the Tri-Agencies (Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, and Health and Human Services) have issued interim Final Regulations updating...
Oct 31, 2020 | COVID-19, MedBen Analytics, Mental Health, Reporting
A recent poll found that 78 percent of adults say the pandemic is adding more stress to their lives, and 19% percent feel their mental health is worse than it was a year ago. Based on the MedBen Analytics COVID-19 Impact Dashboard, our block of business saw mental...
Oct 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Employer Dashboard, MedBen Analytics, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Telehealth
Using data from the MedBen Analytics COVID-19 Impact Dashboard, a review of office visit activity in 2020 shows that: The pandemic led to a steep decline in office visits, with a 47% decrease from January to May. Routine care dropped 49%, while preventive care fell...
Oct 4, 2020 | COVID-19, MedBen Analytics, Reporting
The MedBen Analytics COVID-19 Dashboard based on MedBen’s overall business block shows the pandemic’s effect on hospital, urgent care, and emergency care utilization. As of August 31: Inpatient hospital claims saw a significant decrease in May, going down 32%...
Oct 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Dental, Preventive Care
If you’ve been nervous about visiting your dentist during the pandemic, extra measures have been put in place to protect patients – and an expert suggests that you not wait too long before your next exam. “Untreated dental disease is only going to get...
