Apr 6, 2021 | Comparative Effectiveness, Diabetes, MedBen Rx
MedBen Rx Comparative Effectiveness uses evidence-based research to make sure your members are taking the most effective drugs at the best cost. A MedBen Rx client recently changed their formulary by using Comparative Effectiveness to focus on drugs that would produce...
Apr 2, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Brokers, Comparative Effectiveness, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, MedBen WellLiving, Municipalities, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Reference-Based Pricing, Roundtables, Rx Costs, Trend, Wellness
MedBen University (MBU) kicked off its 20th season with the annual Broker Roundtable. Like last year, this event was held virtually, with over 100 in attendance from five states. Topics for the roundtable included cost and utilization trends by industry and product,...
Feb 23, 2021 | Announcements, Compliance, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, Reference-Based Pricing, Regulatory, Rx Costs, Savings, Webinars
We are excited to announce the 20th Season of MedBen University (MBU). Our 2021 season starts with virtual roundtables and focus on topics including: New and emerging strategies for Rx benefits, with case studies Growing popularity of direct-to-employer contracting,...
Dec 29, 2020 | Alternative Plan Design, Announcements, Cost Savings, COVID-19, Customer Service, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Kurt Harden, MedBen Access, MedBen Rx, Rx Costs, Savings, Self-funding
On behalf of all of us at MedBen, I want to thank you for your continued business! 2020 offered unique challenges for all of us. But despite these challenges, 2020 didn’t stop us from thinking of you first. We improved customer service hold times and had a 96% first...
Dec 10, 2020 | MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Transparency
A Columbus Dispatch article outlines the struggles Ohio Medicaid has experienced in trying to “rein in the middlemen in the prescription drug supply chain” – pharmacy benefit managers. Their year-long effort to replace outsider PBMs with a state-run PBM...
Nov 23, 2020 | MedBen Rx, Online Services, Prescription, Savings
On December 1, MedBen Rx will roll out the new Member Prescription Portal. This easy-to-navigate site, available online through MedBen Access or via our mobile app, is designed to help members better manage their pharmacy plan and make cost-effective prescription drug...
