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Navigating the Pharmacy Benefit Landscape: Evaluating Your Needs (Part 3)

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In the face of impending market shifts, it’s vital to evaluate your pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to make sure you’re getting the best value for your money, while also providing for the needs of your employees. Oswald Companies can maximize the value of your spend by evaluating all options available,…

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Navigating the Pharmacy Benefit Landscape: What to Expect in 2024 (Part 2)

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The pharmacy landscape has evolved in recent years and 2024 is expected to bring even more challenges. Employers managing self-funded benefits should brace themselves for the onslaught by asking the following questions. One of the biggest difficulties facing employers is the emergence of new gene therapies. While advanced gene therapies…

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Navigating the Pharmacy Benefit Landscape: Understanding Current Trends Impacting Your Bottom Line (Part 1)

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The landscape of pharmacy benefits for employers with self-funded plans is undergoing seismic shifts, driven by several major trends that have substantial financial implications. Based on a review from the Kaiser Family Foundation of over 3,911 drugs, over 50% experienced price increases at or above the rate of inflation between…

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Four Reasons Why You Need to be in Compliance in Managing Employee Benefits Plans

Employee benefits are a vital component of any organization’s talent management strategy. Done well, they help attract top talent and contribute to employee satisfaction and retention. However, with great benefits come great responsibilities, particularly in the realm of compliance. Here are four reasons your company should make compliance a priority.…

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[On-Demand Webinar] Life is a Juggling Act: Balance, Protect and Achieve

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You work hard to protect your livelihood and family today, while planning for tomorrow. Securing the proper personal, life, health, disability and long-term care insurance solutions allows you to focus on your well-being in the present and financial security for the future. When these programs work together, it provides peace of mind knowing…

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Putting Risk in Its Place with Long-Term Disability Coverage

If you had to rank in order of importance the top three group welfare benefits an employer could offer an employee, what would they be? Perhaps number one would be medical, number two would be dental and number three would be vision. Would long-term disability rank in your top five?…

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Misunderstood and Underutilized: Medicare Advantage Plans as an Option to Employer-Based Coverage

Matt Miklos

Matt Miklos of UROne Benefits®explains why and how Medicare Advantage Plans may benefit employees and employers alike. One of the more confusing and complicated decisions an employee has to make is what to do when they or their spouse turn 65 and become Medicare eligible…especially if they choose to continue…

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Unbundling Prescription Drug Plans Can Help Control Employer Health Plan Expenses

In the complex landscape of employer-sponsored health plans, one area often overlooked but ripe for scrutiny is prescription drug coverage. As medical care costs continue to soar, smart businesses are reevaluating their approach to this essential component of employee benefits. By unearthing the hidden intricacies of prescription drug expenses and…

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[Live Webcast Oct. 3] Unleash a World of Pet Care Excellence with United Pet Care

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Imagine a pet care plan that’s easy, instant and inclusive, with no barriers due to age, pre-existing conditions, breed-specific issues or even the type of animal you cherish. United Pet Care is here to make your pet’s health a top priority, and your wallet will thank you, too!   Join…

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From Turnover to Dedication: Eight Ways to Boost Employee Engagement

Jeannette Foksinski

In today’s competitive business landscape, retaining talented employees is crucial for maintaining stability and growth. High turnover and absenteeism rates can hinder productivity and morale within an organization. The key to addressing these challenges lies in enhancing employee engagement. Engaged employees are not only more productive and committed, but also…

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