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As an exceptional amount of people are making the decision to switch jobs in 2021, voluntary benefits have become more and more important for employers to offer.
The “Great Resignation”
In the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, we are...
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Gilead Sciences’ Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Treatment Drug Sovaldi came as a medical breakthrough with a 90% cure rate. However, this medical breakthrough comes with an eye popping price tag in the U.S. with no price break in sight. If...
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Clinical reviews are essential in administering an employer-sponsored prescription benefit program. All prescription benefit managers (PBMs) have some form of clinical review in place for their clients, and these programs are typically vetted through a...
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Polypharmacy is the concurrent use of multiple drugs (usually 5+) to treat multiple diseases and health conditions. It can often lead to safety concerns, particularly with older adults. Multiple medications can be difficult to manage and keep track of,...
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A recent study1 links uncorrected vision loss to an increased risk of death among seniors. While the study couldn’t provide a definitive reason for the connection, the researchers involved do have a theory.
Researchers speculate the cause for...
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Agency Warns Eight Companies Regarding Their Unapproved Ophthalmic Drugs
Press release originally posted on www.fda.gov
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to eight companies for manufacturing or marketing unapproved...
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Benecard Association teamed up with drug administrator Benecard Services L.L.C. to launch a new three-month meditation program From Free Form Minds at no charge for its members to help address the effects of COVID-19.
With prescriptions for...
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We are excited to announce that both Benecard Services and National Vision Administrators are offering Continuing Education (CE) courses. Sponsored by Cape School, our CE courses are FREE and are approved in many states across the country. We will come...
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The past couple of weeks have seen incredible changes for all of us—from business practices to the way we live our lives. As we brace ourselves for several more weeks of social distancing and uncertainty it’s important to take a moment to...
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Most adults in America wear some form of vision correction. However, the majority of people are in the dark when it comes to making eyewear and eye care decisions, including choosing frames, lenses, and knowing how to effectively maximize their...