Dec 10, 2024 | Genomics, Nutrigenomics, Weight loss, Weight management
Nutrigenomic testing, available through MedBen Rx, analyzes an individual’s genetic makeup to understand how their genes influence their response to nutrition, diet, and lifestyle factors. As the list below shows, the wealth of information uncovered through...
Nov 21, 2024 | GLP-1s, MedBen Rx, Wegovy, Weight loss drugs, Zepbound
Bariatric surgeries to treat obesity dropped 25.6% from 2022 to 2023, while prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs more than doubled during that period, according to a new study of privately insured Americans with obesity. However, those who opt for the surgery are...
Nov 11, 2024 | Genomics, MedBen Rx, Nutrigenomics, Pharmacogenomics
Genomic testing is revolutionizing precision medicine, offering unprecedented insights into how your body interacts with medications and nutrients. MedBen Rx offers pharmacogenomic and nutrigenomic tests that can help optimize your employees’ health care and...
Oct 29, 2024 | Client Report, Cost projections, Cost Savings, Drug costs, MedBen Rx, Prescription drugs, Rx Costs, Transparency, Trend
Health care costs in the United States are projected to see their steepest rise in over a decade during 2025, with multiple industry analyses forecasting increases between 7% and 8% year-over-year (see table below). However, MedBen offers solutions that directly...
Oct 28, 2024 | Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Pharmacies, Rebates, Spread Pricing
KFF Health News reports on the disparity between pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) payments to large pharmacy chains compared to small drugstores: “[An American Pharmacy Cooperative] analysis early this year showed chains were paid well beyond the family business...
