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Same Treatment, Lower Price: How Biosimilar Medications Are Making Healthcare More Affordable
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is working to lower prescription drug costs by promoting the use of biosimilars—safe, effective, and lower-cost alternatives to expensive biologic drugs. As biologics now account for over half of all medication spending, biosimilars offer a major opportunity to reduce healthcare costs.
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Shop, Save and Earn Rewards with SmartShopper®
With SmartShopper, your employees can easily compare convenient, high-quality, in-network locations and earn rewards for shopping.
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Understanding ERISA: What employers need to know
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that sets rules to protect employees' retirement and health benefits from fraud and mismanagement.
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Answering your common questions about billing
The article aims to help members navigate the billing process more effectively to manage their healthcare expenses.
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Results of two-year study show limited adherence, savings for GLP-1 obesity drugs
Prime Therapeutics conducted a two-year, real-world study to examine the clinical outcomes and cost when patients were using a GLP-1 drug for obesity treatment.
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Can employers and payers afford to cover GLP-1 drugs?
Discusses the affordability and coverage considerations of GLP-1 drugs for employers and payers.
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PPO and EPO Health Insurance Plans
PPO and EPO network options. What they are, how they work, and what they mean for your business.
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Save and earn rewards with SmartShopper
With Smart Shopper, your employees can compare pricing of a medical procedure before having the procedure – saving money for the employer and providing the employee with a cash reward.
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Navigating cost trends of prescription medications
The ongoing changes and increasing costs of medications is one of the biggest challenges facing health insurance. Clinical pharmacist, Matthew Wittman, and chief pharmacist, Tiffany Liesmann, at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas will explore the factors contributing to the rising prices and what is on the horizon in the pharmaceutical industry. Learn about current trends, how Blue Cross is responding and what your company needs to know moving forward.
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Balancing work and life
Understanding work-life balance can be challenging, and a quiz is offered to help individuals assess their current balance by reflecting on family and career priorities. Achieving this balance is an ongoing journey that benefits from open discussions and support from mental health professionals.
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Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) and Qualifying Events (QEs)
How life events impact health care enrollment. What you need to know about Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for your employees.
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Empower Your Team: Navigating Mental Health Resources
Navigating the mental health care can be challenging for members. Join us for this webinar to learn about the resources available to your employees.
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Why employers should offer an HSA
Employers can save on taxes, manage rising healthcare costs, and attract talent in a competitive job market.
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Sending a child off to college?
When sending a child off to college, it's essential to prepare them for managing their own health care needs.
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Build your benefits package with dental and vision care
It’s time to stop thinking of dental and vision as “extra” benefits.
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