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Our blog includes perspectives and information on maximizing employee health benefits, and the importance of transparent pricing and drug affordability to enable access to life-saving specialty medications for all patients.
Bending the Cost Curve on Soaring Specialty Drug Costs
According to a recent Mercer study, the total health benefit cost per employee is projected to rise 6.5% in 2026. This is the highest increase since 2010 even after accounting for cost-reduction measures. The two leading concerns for benefit sponsors are 1) managing...
Tackling Specialty Drug Affordability: Empowering Self-Insured Employers to Regain Control Over Specialty Pharmacy Spend
The specialty drug affordability issue Prescription drug use and spend has been steadily increasing in the U.S. and around the world. In fact, less than 5% of the U.S. population requires treatment with specialty drugs, yet they account for over 50% of net drug...
How to Increase Employee Engagement in Pharmacy Benefits
3 Ways to Increase Employee Utilization of Pharmacy Benefits When employees utilize their health benefits effectively, they experience better health outcomes and reduced absenteeism. For self-funded employers, driving engagement in NASH programs also translates to...