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Prescription drug prices keep climbing, putting pressure on businesses and employees alike. But here’s the good news: cutting costs doesn’t have to mean cutting benefits. With a few smart strategies, you can keep expenses in check while making sure your team gets the medications they need. When you’re there to help care for your people, Read More »
GLP-1 medications have attracted considerable interest in recent years due to their success in managing diabetes and contributing to weight loss. As these medications continue to gain traction, employers may encounter an array of opportunities and challenges, especially concerning cost control and employee health. What are GLP-1 drugs? Originally designed to help manage type 2 Read More »
It’s all right here. For you. Did you know that pharmacy benefits are one of the most frequently used parts of an employee health plan? That’s why they’re a critical factor in both employee wellbeing and cost control. At Univera Healthcare, we believe pharmacy coverage works best when it’s part of a whole-person approach to Read More »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it is estimated that between 2.4 and 3.1 million adults are living with IBD with the total annual U.S. health care costs being about $8.5 billion. Managing these chronic conditions often requires lifelong treatment Read More »
When you’re in need of health care, the last thing on your mind should be where can I go that’s covered. At Univera Healthcare, we’re proud to offer the largest local network in Western New York.1 Providing you and your employees coverage that helps people live healthier lives, takes affordability into account and makes the Read More »
At Univera Healthcare we provide a health insurance experience that’s centered around the needs and well-being of your employees. We work hard to ensure they’re receiving care that’s built just for them, addressing each person’s health conditions individually and proactively. They’ll be supported with the right care at the right time and truly feel invested Read More »
We’re back with part two in our cost saving series. (Click here to learn more about pharmacy saving programs) As a recap, we know the upward trend of health care costs is expected to continue, impacting employers and individuals alike. High drug prices, increases in outpatient procedures, and more members needing high-cost care are challenging Read More »
The rising trend in health care costs shows no signs of slowing, placing a growing burden on both employers and individuals. High prescription drug prices, increases in outpatient procedures, and more members requiring costly hospital care are straining health plans, employers, members and the broader health care system. The rising costs of care and growing Read More »
To date, there have been 57 biosimilar approvals and 38 launches in the U.S. market, which is good news for your business and team. As new biosimilars enter the market, increased competition brings down the price of the biosimilar and reference product. As biosimilars continue to grow in use, it is important to understand what Read More »
Diabetes is one of the top trend drivers of pharmacy costs due to the growing diabetic population and newer, more expensive therapies recommended earlier in the treatment plan. Since 2006, medications like Ozempic® and Trulicity® have been used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. Today, they are gaining popularity as celebrities and social media influencers tout their weight Read More »