Jun 14, 2021 | Brand Name Drugs, Comparative Effectiveness, Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Prescription, Rx Costs, Specialty Drugs
The prices of 260 popular brand-name prescription drugs rose 3% from 2019 to 2020 – twice as much as the 1.3% rate of inflation during the same period, according to a new AARP report. Their analysis also found that over the past 15 years, prices of 65 common brands...
Jun 1, 2021 | Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings
MedBen Rx clients save 21.6% when switching from traditional PBMs. What accounts for such a substantial difference? With MedBen Rx you pay what the pharmacy pays – we use the drug’s acquisition cost as a baseline to reduce your costs. MedBen Rx offers total...
May 4, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Announcements, Client Report, COVID-19, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Employer Dashboard, Health Plan Management, MedBen Analytics, MedBen Rx, MedBen WellLiving, Plan Design, Reference-Based Pricing, Rx Costs, Savings, Third party administration
In the 2021 MedBen Client Report, we look at how MedBen continues to provide superior service and cost savings regardless of circumstances. You will find examples of how MedBen delivers the best claims management, plan design and reimbursement strategies, expanded...
May 3, 2021 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Rx, MedBen University, MedBen WellLiving, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Preventive Care, Reference-Based Pricing, Rx Costs, Wellness
Over 70 clients and brokers attended the MedBen University (MBU) Virtual Roundtable on April 29. The online event, open to both public and private employers, highlighted recent cost and utilization trends by industry and product. MedBen’s net claims cost trend...
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,...
