Dec 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Diabetes, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Research
High blood pressure and diabetes may increase a COVID-19 patient’s risk of stroke and other brain complications, an ongoing study suggests. “COVID-19’s effects extend far beyond the chest,” said study lead author Dr. Colbey Freeman, chief...
Nov 12, 2020 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
A new report from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network predicts that 1.8 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2020 at a cost of $200.7 billion. Almost 17 million Americans living today have a cancer history. Employers can help...
Oct 17, 2020 | COVID-19, Employer Dashboard, MedBen Analytics, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Telehealth
Using data from the MedBen Analytics COVID-19 Impact Dashboard, a review of office visit activity in 2020 shows that: The pandemic led to a steep decline in office visits, with a 47% decrease from January to May. Routine care dropped 49%, while preventive care fell...
Oct 15, 2020 | Cost Savings, Lifestyle, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Savings
Preventive care and better lifestyle choices could reduce annual U.S. health spending by $730 billion, according to a new report. The study found modifiable health costs were largely due to five risks: overweight/obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, poor...
Oct 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Dental, Preventive Care
If you’ve been nervous about visiting your dentist during the pandemic, extra measures have been put in place to protect patients – and an expert suggests that you not wait too long before your next exam. “Untreated dental disease is only going to get...
Sep 6, 2020 | News, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Research, Specialty Care, Telehealth, Telemedicine
According to an analysis issued by The Commonwealth Fund, health care utilization has begun a slow return to pre-pandemic levels as stay-at-home restrictions have been lifted. Major findings from the research, as reported by Healthcare Dive: As of Aug. 1, all...
