Apr 2, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Brokers, Comparative Effectiveness, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, MedBen WellLiving, Municipalities, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Reference-Based Pricing, Roundtables, Rx Costs, Trend, Wellness
MedBen University (MBU) kicked off its 20th season with the annual Broker Roundtable. Like last year, this event was held virtually, with over 100 in attendance from five states. Topics for the roundtable included cost and utilization trends by industry and product,...
Feb 23, 2021 | Announcements, Compliance, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, Reference-Based Pricing, Regulatory, Rx Costs, Savings, Webinars
We are excited to announce the 20th Season of MedBen University (MBU). Our 2021 season starts with virtual roundtables and focus on topics including: New and emerging strategies for Rx benefits, with case studies Growing popularity of direct-to-employer contracting,...
Jan 10, 2021 | Brand Name Drugs, Cost Savings, Generic Drugs, Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings, Specialty Drugs
GoodRx has compiled a list of drugs that saw manufacturer price increases in January 2021. In total, 589 drugs – all but seven of them brand-name medications  – increased in price, by an average of 4.2%. Among the better known brand-name drugs on the list are Humira...
Dec 29, 2020 | Alternative Plan Design, Announcements, Cost Savings, COVID-19, Customer Service, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Kurt Harden, MedBen Access, MedBen Rx, Rx Costs, Savings, Self-funding
On behalf of all of us at MedBen, I want to thank you for your continued business! 2020 offered unique challenges for all of us. But despite these challenges, 2020 didn’t stop us from thinking of you first. We improved customer service hold times and had a 96% first...
Oct 30, 2020 | Alternative Plan Design, Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Plan Design, Reference-Based Pricing, Rx Costs, Savings, Telehealth, Telemedicine
Three-quarters of employers plan to adopt alternatives to traditional health plans over the next three years, a new study finds. For our clients, this change is already well underway with MedBen delivering cost-saving solutions. Alternative reimbursement strategies...
Oct 16, 2020 | Claims Management, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rebates, Reference-Based Pricing, Rx Costs, Savings, Spread Pricing
A National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions survey asked employers what they thought were the greatest threats to coverage affordability. Their responses… and how MedBen counters these concerns with proven saving solutions: Drug prices are a threat to...