How to maximize the impact of supplemental benefits

How to maximize the impact of Medicare advantage (MA) supplemental benefits

In the last couple of years, CMS and congress have granted Medicare Advantage (MA) plans additional flexibility to address enrollees’ unmet needs. Plans can now target specific medical and non-medical benefits to beneficiaries with chronic conditions and unmet needs. These 'supplemental benefits' include services like enhanced dental and vision services, hearing, OTC medications and supplies,…

5 steps to promote health equity with health benefit designs

5 steps to promote health equity with health benefit designs

US life expectancy has seen the sharpest decline in over 100 years. While we are unfortunately seeing a cumulative decline, the fall is much more pronounced in some populations than others. The reasons for this decline go beyond the Covid-19 pandemic. We have longstanding health problems related to health disparities - poor access to health…

5 pitfalls to avoid when selecting a digital musculoskeletal program

If you have made the decision to implement a digital health program for your employees with musculoskeletal conditions, you might have found the process of selection a bit challenging. Multiple aspects have to be taken into account to get the outcomes you desire from the successful implementation of digital MSK program, including - convenient on-demand…