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Cancer care is personal. Every diagnosis brings its own set of challenges not just for the patient, but for families, providers and employers, too. At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), we understand that managing cancer care requires a team approach. That’s why we support a collaborative model of care, one where pharmacists, oncologists, and hematologists work Read More »
Prescription drug prices are increasing across the nation and many employers are feeling the effects. Whether it’s the growing demand for specialty medications, new drugs hitting the market, or off-label use of popular medications, these trends are driving costs higher. At Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield (BCBS), we take a complete, proactive approach to help employers Read More »
At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS), we understand that your employees living with diabetes affects every aspect of their life. Managing diabetes well is important for not only helping them stay healthy to avoid complications, but also manage health care costs for your business. That’s where we come in with our diabetes management program that puts Read More »
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as back, neck and joint pain are one of the leading drivers of health care expenses in the U.S. and consistently one of the top three highest costs for health plans. In 2021, there was an estimated 9.5 million visits to the emergency department across the U.S. for MSK conditions.1 And in Read More »
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic® and Zepbound® have gained significant attention in recent years for their effectiveness in treating both diabetes and assisting with weight loss. As their popularity continues to rise, employers face a unique set of opportunities and challenges, particularly regarding cost management and employee wellbeing. What are GLP-1 drugs? Originally designed to help Read More »
Did you know that prescription drug costs in the U.S. are rising faster than inflation? For businesses, that means higher expenses and tough choices. Here’s the good news: cutting costs doesn’t have to mean cutting benefits. With smart pharmacy strategies, you can control spending while ensuring your employees get the medications they need. These five Read More »
The Challenge Employers Face Did you know that pharmacy benefits are one of the most frequently used parts of an employee health plan? That’s why they’re a critical factor in both employee wellbeing and cost control. Rising drug prices and complex benefit structures create challenges for businesses striving to balance affordability and access. Managing these Read More »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it is estimated that between 2.4 and 3.1 million adults are living with IBD with the total annual U.S. health care costs being about $8.5 billion. Managing these chronic conditions often requires lifelong treatment Read More »
To date, there have been 57 biosimilar approvals and 38 launches in the U.S. market, which is good news for your business and team. As new biosimilars enter the market, increased competition brings down the price of the biosimilar and reference product. As biosimilars continue to grow in use, it is important to understand Read More »
With Open Enrollment coming up this fall, we wanted to dive deeper into what goes into the premium rates that employers and employees pay. There are a lot of different factors that go into premium payments, while trying to keep health care as affordable as possible. What goes into determining a premium rate change? It Read More »