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Is Reference-Based Pricing a Good Idea?
As a third-party administrator (TPA), we get asked this question all the time. We see lots of requests to build…
Sue RiordanAffordable Care with MinuteClinic® and CVS® HealthHUB™
There’s no doubt about it. When it comes to their health, employees want convenient options to care…
Sue RiordanYour Mental Health is Just as Important as Your Physical Health
When you’re thinking about your everyday health, it’s common to first consider how you’re feeling physically. But…
Sue RiordanIs Self-Funding Right for Your Business?
As a third party administrator (TPA), self-funding is what we do best. But have you ever wondered…
Sue RiordanTaking Care of Your Heart
Your heart is a hard worker. Are you doing all you can to keep it healthy? For tips on taking care of your heart, we asked our friends at Meritain Health Pharmacy Solutions (MPS)…
Sue RiordanListen to Your Gut to Improve Your Health
Sure, you’ve probably trusted a gut feeling when deciding something. But do you listen to your gut when it comes to your health?
Sue RiordanNot All Networks Are Equal
What are the hallmarks of a good provider network? More goes into building one than you might think. It’s important to recognize not all networks are equal…
Sue RiordanFive Things to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
For some people, memory loss can simply occur as a natural part of getting older.
You might occasionally…Sue RiordanGetting to Know Your Network Options
Balancing high-quality care for employees while trying to keep costs low is a challenge many employers face. But choosing…
Sue RiordanStaying Up to Date About COVID-19
Keeping up with guidelines about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be confusing.
Are you staying up to date? To make…Sue RiordanUnderstanding Pharmacy Benefit Consortiums
Pharmacy benefit consortiums, also known as coalitions, collectives, or collaboratives, offer self-insured plan sponsors…
Sue RiordanLife Cycle of a Claim
Whether you’re an employer or a member, you might wonder what happens to a health care claim once it’s submitted. Luckily, at Meritain Health…
Sue RiordanMeritain Health Podcast: Oncology Cost Management Strategies
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and …
Erica ManhardtCelebrate Movember and Men’s Health Awareness
You may have seen a lot of mustaches this season—and for good reason! Growing a mustache is a way to boost awareness…
Sue RiordanMeritain Health Podcast: Making Wellness Work
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtLearning About Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
With cases of RSV on the rise, you may have questions about how to stay healthy and protect your family…
Sue RiordanLowering a Member’s Skin Cancer Treatment Costs
Getting a cancer diagnosis is a heavy burden for any employee. Providing the right health benefits can help lower costs…
Sue RiordanStaying Healthy: It’s Not Too Late for Your Flu Shot
To prevent seasonal flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting your flu shot…
Sue RiordanMeritain Health Podcast: Introducing Lionrock
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtSpotlight on Virtual Primary Care
In a recent article, we explored the importance of primary care. And we discussed why it’s good not only to have a primary…
Sue RiordanMeritain Health Podcast: Medical Inflation
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtDiscovering the Power of a Wellness Program
Happy workplaces are healthy workplaces. As an employer and benefits provider, you may wonder how you can support…
Sue RiordanWhy is Primary Care So Important?
Primary care—or general care—gives us a foundation we can build on to successfully manage our health and wellness…
Sue RiordanMeritain Health Podcast: Pharmacy Bundling
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtImproving Health Literacy—Why It Matters
Have you ever left your doctor’s office or pharmacy feeling unsure about your treatment plan? Or maybe you…
Sue RiordanDigital Access for Your Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health and wellness is more important than ever before. Mental health support is also a valuable…
Sue RiordanFocusing on Self-Care in September
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. And it’s the perfect time to focus on your well-being! One way you can…
Sue RiordanDelaying Care Adds to Rising Surgery Costs and More
Did you put off seeing your doctor, or even having surgery in 2020? If you did, you’re not alone…
Sue RiordanUnderstanding Captive Insurance Arrangements
If you’re familiar with self-funded health care benefits, you already understand the advantages they offer…
Erica ManhardtCARE Program Wins by Putting Member’s Needs First
Danielle has a condition that takes a big toll on her health. Known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (or PAH)…
Sue RiordanMeritain Health Podcast: Medical Management Programs
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtDialing 988 for Mental Health Support
If you need mental health crisis support, soon you’ll be able to simply dial 988. The new three-digit phone number…
Sue RiordanSuccess Story: Finding Value Through Expert Clinical Evaluation
Meritain Health® Pharmacy Solutions (MPS), uses a team approach with informed data analytics to derive clinical…
Sue RiordanHelping You Understand What to Know About Monkeypox
With cases of monkeypox on the rise, you may have questions about this rare disease and what you can do to protect yourself.
Laura DziombaCompanies Tackle Rising Costs from COVID-19
For companies, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has felt much like a roller coaster ride. What’s next?
Erica ManhardtSuccess Story: Urgent Response Helps Member Breathe Easier
Jack often struggles with his breathing. Too many years of smoking plus bad allergies to dust and pollutants in the air have caused…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Navigation Partners
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtImpact Your Wellness: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of challenges. It’s caused major changes to the way we work…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Meritain Health Pharmacy Solutions
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtImpact Your Wellness: All About Digital Health Care
Does your doctor offer digital care services? If they didn’t before, they may now! Digital health care isn’t a new concept, but…
Laura DziombaMember Gets Life-Saving Assistance from Teladoc®
Like many of us, Jason doesn’t enjoy going to the doctor. And because of this, he sometimes…
Laura DziombaCARE Team Helps Member with Spinal Condition
After experiencing pain and swelling in his back last year, Edward received some distressing news.
Laura DziombaCARE Program Delivers on Service and Savings
When life gets busy, it’s helpful to have support you can rely on. Ellie couldn’t agree more.
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Payment Integrity Results
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtMeritain Health Podcast: Point Solution Optimization
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtTracking and Reducing Stress with Digital Resources
Stress is a normal part of everyone’s life. It’s the result of a natural process referred to as “fight or flight.”
Laura DziombaBenefits of Going Digital: Connect to Your Health Plan Online
One thing we can likely all agree on—added convenience in our lives is something we need! And why not?
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Meritain Connected Solutions
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtLowering the Total Cost of Care in 2022
Plan sponsors see the value in improving member access to care for improved health outcomes—with key actions that help…
Erica ManhardtLive Your Best Life: Protect Your Immune Health
Your immune system is complex. To be specific, your immune system is a complex network of cells…
Laura DziombaUsing a Wellness Planner for Improved Health
Have you been searching for a new way to feel better? If so, you may want to simply reach for your pen and paper!
Laura DziombaGetting Proactive About Preventive Care in the New Year
If your plan recently renewed, it’s a great time to check out your benefits coverage. With each new plan year…
Laura DziombaSuccess Story: Swift Solutions Help a Member with Liver Infection
Brian understands how much the right help matters when things seem bleak. He has liver disease and developed an infection…
Laura DziombaWinter Wellness: Health Tips for Going to the Gym
Getting in better shape might be at the top of your priority list right now. And for good reason! The beginning of the year is…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Lowering Total Cost of Care
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtHow to stay healthy this cold and flu season
It’s that time of year again. The weather is colder, and now and again, you may start to feel not quite like yourself.
Laura DziombaStart the New Year by focusing on you
As the calendar flips from December to January, many of us use this time of year as an opportunity…
Laura DziombaSuccess story: Help Through a Life-Saving Heart Device
Allie sometimes thinks back to her younger days as an athlete on her high school track team. Back then…
Laura DziombaSurgery Ahead! What You Can Ask to Prepare
If you have an upcoming surgery, you’ve likely got a lot on your mind! You might have questions about…
Laura DziombaWhy to Visit Doctors in Your Provider Network
It helps when you understand the ins and outs of your health care benefits, especially when you’re in search of a doctor…
Laura DziombaCold and Flu Season is on the Way (and Telehealth Can Help!)
With colder weather approaching and winter on its way, this is a good time to prepare for cold and flu season…
Laura DziombaWelcoming an Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is the nature of being thankful or the willingness to show appreciation for others…
Laura DziombaWaited Claims: what you need to know
When you have an outstanding claim, you want to reimbursed as soon as possible. So does your provider…
Laura DziombaSuccess story: New Dosing Strategy Brings Relief and Savings
Sometimes little changes can make a huge difference. Marcus is a big believer in this. He has a skin condition that…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Helps Save Big Money and Avoid Errors
We live in a busy world where mistakes can happen. However, sometimes a seemingly small error can…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Medical Management
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtIt’s Flu Season Again! The Benefits of Getting Your Flu Shot
The leaves are falling, football is starting and there’s a slight chill in the air. Signs of fall, of course—but…
Laura DziombaCost Solutions for a Leukemia Patient
Chloe understands how quickly life can change sometimes. Not that long ago, she’d wake up early each day to go walking…
Laura DziombaWhat is an Explanation of Benefits and How Does it Help?
Your health care benefits help you pay for the cost of any services you and your family receive. But do you ever wonder…
Laura DziombaThe Rise of Employee Self-Service Portals
Today’s world has become one of instant information and two-day delivery. We want everything quickly and conveniently…
Laura DziombaBringing an Ill Traveler Safely Home
The thought of coming down with something while away from home has undoubtedly crossed the mind of any traveler…
Laura DziombaSaying “Yes” to Being Nicotine Free
Many of the day-to-day rituals we form can be difficult to break. But some have a bigger impact…
Laura DziombaPreparing for This Year’s Open Enrollment
Fall means open enrollment for many health plans is soon approaching. Some people start to stress…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Financial Advantages to Alternate Solutions
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtExpanded Mental Health Support for Meritain Health Members
If you ask around, you just may find that most people you know are stressed out on some level.
Laura DziombaWhat is Precertification and Why Do I Need It?
When your doctor orders health care services, it helps to have someone else on your side to make sure…
Laura DziombaThe Importance of Good Financial Wellness
When you can effectively manage your income and expenses, you’re achieving a state of financial wellness.
Laura DziombaAll About Spending Accounts: HRAs, FSAs and HSAs
Your health care benefits are provided by your employer to help you and your family stay well…
Laura DziombaWhy Preventive Care is Important for All
Keeping yourself healthy can sometimes feel like a juggling act. This can be especially true as we begin to age. If you’re like…
Laura DziombaSuccess Story: Working together for a hemophilia patient
Trevor knows good teamwork when he sees it. This is partly due to his profession—he’s a physical education teacher…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Captives solutions
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtWhy to Consider a Captive Insurance Arrangement
If you’re familiar with self-funded health care benefits, you already understand the advantages they offer. Self-funding is…
Laura DziombaWhy You Should Start Open Enrollment Early for 2022 Benefits
Our country is slowly emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many found themselves unemployed, and those…
Laura DziombaPractice Mindfulness: Celebrate the “In-Between” Moments
Life is made up of a series of events. You know: the stuff that captures our attention. These might be…
Laura DziombaSuccess Story: Cost Savings to the Rescue
When he thinks back, Brandon can still hear the sounds of screeching tires and headlights breaking.
Laura DziombaHealthy Snacks That Boost Your Brain Power
Food is fuel for your brain. In fact, your brain consumes roughly 20 percent* of your body’s calories, so it’s not a coincidence that…
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Self-funding
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtWellness and health benefits of music
You may have heard the old saying “laughter is the best medicine.” But a new trend in wellness…
Laura DziombaSuccess Story: Relief for a Member with Crohn’s
Living with Crohn’s Disease isn’t easy. Kristen has been discovering this for herself lately. For about a year now…
Laura DziombaHow to make healthy, home-cooked meals
Enjoying healthy home-cooked meals shouldn’t be a flash in the pan. With restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic…
Laura DziombaReduce Food Waste: Use More of What You Buy
Food waste is a big problem in the United States. On average, Americans waste 40 percent of their food every day.
Laura DziombaSleep Care as Self-Care: Why is Sleep So Important?
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways. At its peak, worries about COVID-19 kept many…
Laura DziombaSuccess Story: Compassion and Experience Add to Savings
Sofia has a condition she doesn’t talk too much about. She suffers from a rare bleeding disorder, and…
Laura DziombaSuccess Story: Savings on Epilepsy Treatment
Greyson watches his budget very carefully. He has epilepsy and is no stranger to how expensive medications can be…
Laura DziombaReducing Seasonal Allergies: What Helps Alleviate Allergies Fast
After making it through some colder months, seeing your backyard flowers peeking out of the ground…
Laura DziombaWorking from Home: Tips for Success
During the past year, we’ve probably all been spending at least a little time working from home.
Laura DziombaWhat You Need to Know About Diabetes
Diabetes is a long-term illness that has a big impact on your health. And six percent of Americans have it.
Laura DziombaMeritain Health Podcast: Emotional and Physical Health
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtMeritain Health Podcast: The Importance of Mentorship
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Erica ManhardtMeritain Health Podcast: Women Supporting Women
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
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