Sep 12, 2024 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Research, Study, Wellness, Wellness exam
More than half of U.S. adults with uncontrolled hypertension are unaware of it, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Uncontrolled hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 mm Hg, which is either untreated or treatments have been...
Aug 13, 2024 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Specialist
As we frequently emphasize here, building a professional relationship with a primary care physician helps them to detect and prevent chronic conditions as early as possible… indeed, this proactive strategy lies at the heart of our MedBen WellLiving program. But...
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...
Jun 6, 2024 | Cholesterol, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Research, Wellness
High cholesterol isn’t something that only affects people in middle age: The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 7.5% of Americans between ages 20 and 39 have high total cholesterol (greater than 240 mg/dL). That’s why MedBen WellLiving recommends...
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...
Apr 25, 2024 | Chronic conditions, MedBen Access, MedBen WellLiving, Mobile App, Online Services, Preventive Care, Wellness, Wellness compliance, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Through early detection and prevention of chronic conditions, MedBen WellLiving clients spend, on average, 6.3% less than non-WellLiving clients. But a proactive strategy is most effective when members are encouraged to schedule recommended wellness exams and...