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Join Us as We Discuss the What, Why and How In 2023, the average cost per claimant for Ozempic® was $5,550, an 18% increase from 2022. Ozempic now ranks as the second highest-paid drug, behind Humira®, according to Unison’s annual book of business report. The number of individuals taking Ozempic…

Mental health issues are on the rise in America, so it’s no wonder they’re being seen more often in the workplace. However, more than half of those who experience mental health issues don’t receive treatment, mostly because they can’t afford it, even with their health care coverage. An increasing number…

Discover New Solutions for Serious Illness and Disease Management Within Your Organization The diagnosis and treatment of a serious illness, such as cancer, takes an emotional, physical and financial toll on any employee. As these numbers continue to rise within employee populations, so do the complexities, costs and overall impact to…

The Family Medical Leave Act has helped many employees weather a personal issue while still maintaining their jobs, but there are those who abuse it. This course reveals the top 10 mistakes employers make that lead to FMLA abuse. It will also help employers understand, recognize and prevent FMLA abuse while…

In the last year, Oswald clients spent more than $49 million on drugs that employees use to treat diabetes or, as has become the latest trend, induce weight loss. Drugs such as Ozempic® and Wegovy® became trendy weight loss alternatives in 2023, going viral on social media and talked up…

The Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) is being billed as the latest way to help employers stabilize benefits costs while still providing for employees, but is it? Our experienced team provided insight on how an ICHRA works and how it has the potential to save companies money. Click here…

When you want to uncover the whole story, follow the numbers. Data and information are at the center of health management. This information can come in the form of claims, screenings, biometrics, health risk assessments, labs and activity trackers. When this data is effectively aggregated and integrated, it can identify…

In recent years, Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance has moved into the spotlight, and is gaining traction, thanks to the Washington Cares Fund. The average cost per year for care ranges from $54,000 for Assisted Living up to $112,000 for Nursing Homes. Relying on government programs comes with many restrictions on…

A program and culture that drives individuals to interact with their primary care clinicians is one of the first and most important steps to moving towards a proactive approach of health management. By building trust with his or her primary care physician, an individual is more likely to follow guidance…

In recent years, long-term care has moved into the spotlight, and it is gaining traction, thanks to the Washington Cares Fund, which is funded by working residents of Washington state so they can have access to long-term care when they need it. Numerous states have since started to consider similar…