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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 »
The growing demand for health care and rising costs — especially for prescription drugs and hospital services — are challenging doctors, patients, health plans, businesses and the entire health care system. The result of these challenges are higher out-of-pocket costs and higher premiums nationwide. Local health care leaders are already working and collaborating to make care more Read More »
Proactive health care supports healthier employees and creates a stronger, more resilient workplace. Deloitte estimates that proactive health measures could save the U.S. health care system up to $2.2 trillion annually by 2040, equating to more than $7,000 per person. Yet today, much of our nation’s health care spending still focuses on treating illness instead Read More »
Prescription drugs are a big part of health care today, and their rising costs affect everyone, from your business to your employees. At Univera Healthcare, our focus is right here in Western New York, where we live and work alongside you. As a nonprofit health plan, we reinvest in the people and communities we serve, Read More »