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Pharmacy benefits are one of the largest and most unpredictable costs in your health plan. They are also growing faster than employers expect. Specialty drugs are a big part of that growth. These medications treat complex or chronic conditions and often come with a high cost. While they make up a small number of prescriptions, Read More »
GLP-1 medications have become an important option for treating diabetes and supporting weight management. As demand continues to grow, many employers are looking for practical ways to manage pharmacy costs while helping employees across safe, appropriate care. A thoughtful coverage strategy can help balance affordability with long-term health outcomes. With clear clinical guidelines and the Read More »
At Univera Healthcare we know a strong care management program can make a difference, improving employee health and controlling long-term costs for your businesses bottom line. On average, members engaged in our care management can have a cost avoidance of $5,200+ A Little Extra Care Can Go A Long Way – We’re Right Here. For Read More »
GLP-1 medications have quickly become one of the most talked about topics in health care—and for good reason. These drugs were first used to help manage Type 2 diabetes. Today, they’re also being used to support weight management. As more people turn to these medications, demand, and overall spending, has grown quickly. At the same Read More »
For many businesses, health and wellness benefits are an important employee attraction and retention driver. The ongoing rising costs of health care are causing small businesses to discover ways to continue offering comprehensive benefits to their teams. Paul Valley, president, Univera Healthcare, connects the dots on what small businesses need to know about the current Read More »
High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) continue to gain momentum as employers look for ways to balance affordability with meaningful coverage. These plans can be an effective solution, but they come with unique challenges—especially when employees are responsible for the full cost of their prescriptions until they meet their deductible. This expense can be confusing and stressful Read More »
9 ways we're tackling this challenge* As your local, mission-based health plan, we are right here, working closely with your providers and the broader health care system to keep you healthier — helping to prevent health issues that can also lead to higher costs. Programs like chronic condition support, care coordination, and virtual care, for Read More »
Helping Employees Manage Inflammatory Bowel Disease With Confidence Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can affect every part of daily life. From managing symptoms to keeping up at work, employees living with IBD often face ongoing challenges—along with the high cost of specialty medications. Univera Healthcare focuses on clear, practical solutions Read More »
Small businesses are feeling the pressure of rising health care costs and the impact of those costs on insurance premiums. The health care system is complex and understanding how premium dollars are used can be hard. We’re right here, and we want to help. Watch the below video for a closer look at how your Read More »
As prescription drugs continue to evolve, many medications are being approved for new uses or new patient groups. These changes can bring important treatment options to more people, but they can also add complexity and cost for employers and members. At Univera Healthcare, we take a steady, thoughtful approach by focusing on access to needed Read More »