Jan 19, 2024 | Breast cancer, Cancer, Colon Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
A recent Wall Street Journal article on updated breast and colon cancer guidelines offers a useful reminder on the importance of following recommended cancer screenings, in terms of better outcomes and lower costs. First and foremost, by following a recommended cancer...
Nov 9, 2023 | Blood pressure, Chronic conditions, Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), FSA Store, Hypertension, Preventive Care
As chronic conditions go, hypertension is one that many of us deal with on a daily basis. Nearly half of Americans adults in the U.S. suffer from high blood pressure, but only about 1 in 4 have the condition under control, many through the use of prescription drugs....
Oct 12, 2023 | Ancillary services, Preventive Care, Vision, VisionPlus
Recent updated guidance from the American Optometric Association recommends annual eye exams for all adults 18 and older in order to detect vision problems as soon as possible. “Comprehensive eye exams provide the opportunity for early detection of eye...
Sep 27, 2023 | Compliance, MedBen Access, MedBen WellLiving, Mobile App, Online Services, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness exam
Believe it or not, the end of 2023 is fast approaching… so it’s a good time to remind your plan members to schedule their yearly wellness exam! Many plans may require members to get their wellness exam by December 31 to stay compliant – and failure to do...
Aug 16, 2023 | Blood pressure, Heart, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
Hypertension’s link to heart disease and stroke is well documented. But it’s lesser known that high blood pressure can lead to kidney disease, vision loss, and peripheral artery disease (narrowed arteries in the legs, arms, stomach and head). Controlling...
Mar 30, 2023 | Blood pressure, Dementia, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Mental Health, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
A new study serves as a reminder that wellness promotes a healthy mind as well as a healthy body. According to an international team of researchers, there is a direct link between high blood pressure and dementia. Using information from genetic and imaging data and...
