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Health and wellness benefits are an important employee attraction and retention driver for many businesses. With the ongoing rising costs of healthcare, small businesses are looking for ways to continue offering comprehensive benefits to their teams. Paul Valley, senior vice president commercial group markets, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, discusses what small businesses need to know about Read More »
As prescription drugs gain new FDA-approved uses, pharmacy costs can rise along with that progress. At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), we’re here to help employers navigate these changes with a focus on access, affordability and thoughtful utilization management. What Are Expanded Indications? An expanded indication is a medication that was approved for one condition and Read More »
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 is reactive and focused on treating illness after it occurs. The best opportunity for employers to shift that dynamic Read More »
Health care costs continue to rise, impacting premium rates and putting pressure on small businesses. With the complexity of the health care system, it can be challenging for employees to understand just how their premium dollars are put to use. We want to help. Click on the video below to learn how premium dollars are Read More »
Rising costs and the growing demand for health care — especially for hospital services and prescription drugs — are challenging patients, doctors, businesses, health plans, and the entire health care system. These difficulties are causing higher premiums and higher out-of-pocket costs nationwide. Many of our local health care leaders are already collaborating to make care more accessible Read More »
Prescription drugs are a major part of health care today and rising costs continue to affect both members and organizations. At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) our commitment stays rooted in the people we serve. As a nonprofit, we spend 92 cents of every premium dollar on medical and pharmacy care, and we’re focused on helping Read More »
Running a small business has never been easy. We understand these changes are difficult. Our commitment is to help small businesses make the most of their benefits and to continue supporting your employees in meaningful ways. Even in a challenging year, we’ve worked to deliver value, improve access, and help manage costs. Here are the Read More »
At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, we understand the pressures small businesses face in today’s economic climate. Rising costs and growing demand for health care - especially for hospital services and prescription drugs – are driving up premiums, making it harder for employers to feel confident in their health plan decisions. But you don’t have to navigate Read More »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depression symptoms disrupt daily functioning, including cognitive performance in the workplace for 87.9% of affected adults. While many companies are working hard to support mental wellbeing, there is still a serious medication gap for those in need. Understanding this medication gap is essential in helping to Read More »
Your business is only as strong as the people who help run it every day. As a small business, you’ve worked hard to build a team you trust and we’re here to help you take care of them. When it comes to heart health, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) believes in total support – before, during Read More »