Nov 26, 2021 | Cancer, Cost Savings, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Savings
Care for the 15 most prevalent types of cancer in the United States cost approximately $156.2 billion in 2018, a new study finds. Drugs for breast, lung, lymphoma and colorectal cancers incurred the highest costs. “Cancer is … actually overtaking heart disease as the...
Oct 26, 2021 | Compliance, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Reporting, Wellness, Wellness exam
If you’ve been putting your annual wellness exam off until the last minute, the clock is ticking for 2021! There are two critical reasons to call your primary care physician today: Your plan may require you to get your wellness exam by December 31 to stay...
Jul 23, 2021 | MedBen Analytics, Mental Health, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Reporting, Telehealth, Trend
Telehealth use has dropped from its peak in 2020, but remains significantly higher than pre-COVID levels. The MedBen Analytics chart below shows telehealth activity for MedBen’s total client block from January 2020 through June 2021. Mood and anxiety disorders,...
Jul 9, 2021 | Dental, Diabetes, Heart, MedBen PreceDent, Preventive Care, Stroke
Adding MedBen PreceDent promotes preventive dental care, which helps reduce the need for costly crowns and dental implants down the road. Members can choose to use our extensive dental network or visit non-network providers if they prefer. Offering a dental plan...
Jun 25, 2021 | MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Looking for an effective way to lower your health care costs? Then get walking. A new study of exercise and Medicare claims reveals that people who work out regularly before or during middle age typically save anywhere from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs...
May 28, 2021 | Announcements, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Compliance, Preventive Care, USPSTF
On May 18th, the United States Preventive Services Task Force added a new recommendation regarding colonoscopies. The current guidance recommends colorectal cancer screenings for adults aged 50 to 75 years (“A” designation), while the new recommendation extends...
