Sep 29, 2023 | Announcements, Biosimilars, Humira, MedBen Rx, News, Perigon Pharmacy 360, Ventegra
Here’s some cost-saving news for MedBen Rx clients. On July 1, 2023, biosimilar products were released for the popular and expensive anti-inflammatory therapy, Humira. A 30-day supply of Humira, which is used to treat a variety of conditions from Crohn’s to...
Sep 1, 2023 | Announcements, ISO, Kurt Harden, News, Quality
MedBen has successfully completed a re-assessment audit of its ISO 9001 procedures and has achieved recertification, according to company President and CEO Kurt Harden. Independent auditors from ISO consulting firm Intertek reviewed MedBen’s compliance with...
Jul 24, 2023 | Compliance, Department of Labor, Mental Health, News, Regulatory
On July 10, 2023, the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the Department of Labor’s newly proposed Mental Health Parity regulations. This latest installment in health plan Mental Health Parity compliance is expected to be released in the near...
Jul 20, 2023 | Cancer, Chronic conditions, MedBen WellLiving, News, Survey, WellCare, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A new Aflac Wellness Matters survey found that about 1 in 4 employed adults in the U.S. skip regular checkups because they feel healthy, don’t have the time, or don’t like going to the doctor (among other reasons cited). Also, nearly half of adults said...
Jul 6, 2023 | Diabetes, MedBen WellLiving, News, Research, Wellness
The growing obesity problem, coupled with an aging population, will more than double the number of people with diabetes in just over 25 years, according to a new study published in the Lancet medical journal. Researchers estimate that worldwide, more than 1.3 million...
Jun 8, 2023 | Asthma, Heart, News, Wellness
Smoke from the Canada wildfires has drifted in the Northeast United States, affecting over 90 million people – and particularly impacting people with asthma and other chronic health conditions. Per the Financial Post: “Airborne particles and toxins can cause...
