Remember when your mom insisted that you “eat your vegetables so you’ll grow up big and strong,” or packed an apple or banana with your lunch? Turns out mom was a pretty smart cookie about good nutrition! The health benefits of a diet rich in… more »

To people outside the health care industry, the role of the pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) can be a bit unclear. Simply stated, PBMs act as intermediaries between insurers (or, in the case of self-funded plans, employers), drug companies, pharmacies,… more »

By taking a proactive approach to preventive care, Americans can greatly reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke and save billions of dollars while doing so. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that in… more »

Health care payers are continually looking for ways to reduce medical spending. One such concept that has gained traction in recent years is the bundled payment system, in which a provider is paid for a complete episode of care, rather than paid… more »

At an employee appreciation luncheon on September 14, MedBen employees who have reached noteworthy anniversaries were honored for their achievements... among them, Director of Accounting Operations Anita Fouch, who has served our clients for an… more »

A Managed Healthcare Executive article spotlights "New Drug Pricing Tools Could Save Money" -- among them, a recently launched "real-time benefits tool" that shows out-of-pocket costs for medications based on a patient's plan benefits. Sound like a… more »

A recent wellness study confirms something that MedBen has known for a long time: If you want your workplace wellness program to succeed, the "physician first" approach is the way to go. According to BPS Research Digest, researchers tracked multiple… more »

On Friday, September 14, MedBen will be closing at 12:00 p.m. EST for a companywide employee recognition event. We will reopen at 8:00 a.m. EST on Monday, September 17. At the event, MedBen will pay tribute to employees who are celebrating benchmark… more »

Computers, tablets, and smartphones have certainly made life easier, but it's also made us more sedentary... and all that idle activity isn't helping our collective health. Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases your risk of heart disease,… more »

The MedBen FSA/HRA debit card is getting a new look! The color has changed from red to blue and now sports a “cloud” logo in the upper left corner. So when can you expect to get your new card? If you’re a new FSA/HRA client or new enrollee who hasn’t… more »