Rise in Claims Related to Heart Disease Underlines Importance of Preventive Care
Jul 9, 2024 | Cancer, Claims, Client Report, Heart, Heart disease, High-cost claims, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Stop-Loss, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen to second place on the list of top stop-loss reimbursements, according to Sun Life’s annual report of high-cost claims – the first time the condition has ranked so high. As in past years, the report underlines the...Most Americans at Risk for Heart Disease, but Proactive Wellness Helps
May 10, 2024 | Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Specialty Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
According to Medical Xpress, “Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds.” However, proactive wellness can greatly reduce the risk of developing the disease. Based on the...Search the Blog
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