Why Healthcare Data Is Vital for Employers
Employers need healthcare data in order to make decisions, but the data isn't always easy to get, experts said on a panel at MedCity INVEST.
Employers Will Share Value-Based Care Strategies at MedCity INVEST
At the MedCity INVEST conference from May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, a panel discussion sponsored by Quantum Health will share how employers are addressing value-based care.
Unlocking Transparency in PBM Pricing
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
How One Healthcare Exec Wants Employers To Tackle Obesity
Employers should be looking at obesity as a chronic condition and focus on weight management solutions over weight loss solutions, said Parin Chikani, medical account director for managed markets at Novo Nordisk. He made these comments Tuesday at the Midwest Business Group on Health conference in Chicago.
What 4 Employers Want From Health Vendors
Employers are looking for more honesty from their potential health vendor partners. This was the topic of conversation during a Wednesday panel among benefit leaders at the Midwest Business Group on Health conference in Chicago.
Why Traditional Fertility Benefits Are Inequitable and Costing Employers More
Traditional fertility benefit practices — like dollar cap benefits and step therapy — are creating inequities in treatment, said Ann Gaines, senior vice president of business development at Progyny. Gaines made these comments Wednesday during the Midwest Business Group on Health conference in Chicago.
3 Recent Healthcare Wins for Employers
Amid the difficult healthcare environment, it's important to note that there have been some wins for employers, said Katy Spangler, senior advisor of the American Benefits Council, during the Midwest Business Group on Health conference held Tuesday. These wins include the No Surprises Act and price transparency rules.
At ViVE 2024, Panelists Share Prior Authorization Progress and Frustration in Payer Insights Program
At the Payer Insights sessions on Day 1 of ViVE 2024, a panel on prior authorization offered compelling insights from speakers who shared the positive developments in this area after years of mounting frustration. Speakers also shared challenges as they work with providers to figure out how policy developments and technology will work in practice.
High-cost Pharmacy Claims, Medical Inflation Among Top Threats for Employers
When asked what the biggest threats facing them were, 94% of employers said high-cost pharmacy claims, 91% said medical inflation and 91% said million dollar treatments being approved by the FDA, according to a new survey from the Midwest Business Group on Health.
M&A mania: Employers are concerned about constant healthcare consolidation, expert says
Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of Midwest Business Group on Health, said employers are worried that the consolidation of healthcare companies will lead to higher costs for employers and patients. She made her comments following McKesson's announcement that it has agreed to acquire Rx Savings Solutions, but declined to speak specifically about the deal.