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Get to Know the Benefits of SimplePay
A new kind of health plan is starting to turn heads. It’s the alternative health plan from SimplePay Health™.
Bringing Savings Home by Going the Extra Mile
At Meritain Health Pharmacy Solutions (MPS), our CARE team works tirelessly on behalf of our pharmacy…
Insider Look: Solving for Whole Health
No doubt about it. Employers face unprecedented challenges to support employees amidst constant…
A Closer Look: Understanding Specialty Medications
Specialty medications are part of a growing trend in health care. Recent data suggests…
Blending Creativity with a Strategic Approach
Let’s face it, today’s businesses need to be creative to be competitive. So, as a TPA…
Emerging Trends We’re Noticing for 2025
At Meritain Health®, we take responsibility for understanding what trends are…
Elevating the Mental Well-Being Experience
The mental health journey can be confusing. Meritain Health® is continually evolving…
Tailoring Self-Funded Strategies for Large Employers
Self-funding is increasingly becoming an attractive option for sizeable employers.
Get Answers On a Common Cold Remedy Ingredient
Cold and flu season is here. But before you reach for your favorite cold medicine…
Chronic Condition Care with Livongo® Whole Person Plus
Chronic conditions have long been contributors to poor health. In addition…
Three Reasons Early Breast Cancer Detection Matters
For women, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer they’re likely to face.
Case study: SimplePay Health
We’re an administrator built around making health plans simple, transparent and versatile. So, naturally…
Prevention Tips this Cold and Flu Season
October ushers in lots of things we love, like cooler days, football, hayrides, apple…
Five Key Trends Impacting the Future of GLP-1s
GLP-1s are likely here to stay. And amid their huge rise in popularity, covering…
Getting Convenient and Flexible Care with Teladoc Health®
Today’s fast-moving and dispersed working environments can create…
Gene Therapies Expected to Have Multi-Billion Dollar Impacts
The world of gene therapies is experiencing an explosive growth cycle.
Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making
One of the best parts of self-funding your health benefits is the control you’re afforded.
August is a Great Time to Get an Eye Exam
Did you know August is National Eye Exam Month? This annual observance is a…
New Podcast: Exploring the Rise of Captives and Consortiums
Our final episode in a four-part series on medical economics explores the rise…
Making Self-funding More Accessible with Captives
Being self-funded holds a slew of advantages for employers. But a fear of too…
Pharmacy Insights: Tuberculosis Cases Seeing a Steady Rise
Over the last few years, tuberculosis (TB) cases have been seeing a steady rise…
Helping People Move Past Pain with Hinge Health
Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is an easy thing to relate to. In fact, nearly half the..
New Podcast: Primary Reasons to Consider Self-Funding
Our third installment of In the Booth exploring medical economics is…
Giving Members Affordable Alternatives with MinuteClinic®
Life is full of surprises. When unforeseen needs arise with your care, having…
Empower and Engage Employees with Maven Clinic
Today’s employees need a place to turn for support as they start, build and care for…
New Podcast: Collapsing Hospital Market and Its Impact
Listen to our latest podcast episode of In the Booth. This second in a four-part series…
Simple Ways to Improve Your Well-being at Work
Stress from work can really add up. That’s why it’s important to know how to…
Keys to Engaging Members and Lowering Cost of Care
In 2024, offering health care benefits is second nature to most companies. But…
Getting Members Engaged with Healthcare Bluebook™
The effects of inflation can be felt everywhere these days, from the…
Tips to Cope with Burnout
Today’s employees are no strangers to a hectic workday. Heavy workloads, smaller teams and constant pushes toward…
Meritain Health Podcast: Value-Based Care Solutions
This special episode of In the Booth covers one of the hottest topics in health care…
Meritain Health Podcast: If a Dollar Were Still a Dollar
We’re happy to announce the return of our popular In the Booth podcast. Listen in to…
Celebrating Counselors in April
April marks the start of National Counseling Awareness month. This month-long celebration, first established…
Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace
If you’re in the benefits industry, neurodiversity is a word you might start…
Evolving Role of the Pharmacist
If there’s one thing the COVID-19 pandemic showed us, it’s how important a role our community pharmacies can play.
February is American Heart Month
February marks the start of American Heart Month. This makes it a great time to prioritize your own heart health.
CARE Delivers Relief—and Some Holiday Cheer
Brett always feels stressed around the holidays. Buying gifts, finishing year-end projects at work and making time…
Getting the Most from Virtual Primary Care
Virtual primary care is a powerful means for letting patients receive care faster and more conveniently. It’s important, too, since…
Now Trending: Benefits to Support Women Through Menopause
Did you know nearly two million women in the U.S. reach menopause each year? Plus, symptoms may affect…
Spotlight on: Healthcare Bluebook™
Transparency tools can play an important role in helping consumers make good choices about their health care while…
Three Ways to Protect Your Hearing at Any Age
Loud noises can strike in almost any environment. And the louder the sound, the quicker it can damage…
Finding Your Way and Coping After a Tragedy
Feeling safe is important. It lets us thrive and grow. But being exposed to violence or a violent event can…
Extra Ways to Save with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Your employer provides many medical benefits to help you and your family stay well. But did you know they may also…
How You Perceive Network Discounts Matters
There’s so much that goes into creating network savings including competitive claim edits, billing protections, and more.
How Important is Staying In-Network?
When you to visit a doctor, hospital, outpatient health care facility, pharmacy or specialist, there’s lots to consider. You
Common Signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Do you know the common signs of ADHD? October is ADHD Awareness month. This has us exploring…
World Mental Health Day is October 10
Awareness around the importance of mental health is needed more now than ever before…
October is Prime Time for Receiving Your Flu Shot
When the leaves start falling, it’s a signal colder months are coming. It also means cold and flu season will be on its way…
Is Reference-Based Pricing a Good Idea?
As a third-party administrator (TPA), we get asked this question all the time. We see lots of requests to build…
Affordable Care with MinuteClinic® and CVS® HealthHUB™
There’s no doubt about it. When it comes to their health, employees want convenient options to care…
Your Mental Health is Just as Important as Your Physical Health
When you’re thinking about your everyday health, it’s common to first consider how you’re feeling physically. But…
Is Self-Funding Right for Your Business?
As a third party administrator (TPA), self-funding is what we do best. But have you ever wondered if this option is right for you?
Taking Care of Your Heart
Your heart is a hard worker. Are you doing all you can to keep it healthy? For tips on taking care of your heart, we asked our friends at Meritain Health Pharmacy Solutions (MPS)…
Listen to Your Gut to Improve Your Health
Sure, you’ve probably trusted a gut feeling when deciding something. But do you listen to your gut when it comes to your health?
Not All Networks Are Equal
What are the hallmarks of a good provider network? More goes into building one than you might think. It’s important to recognize not all networks are equal…
Five Things to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
For some people, memory loss can simply occur as a natural part of getting older.
You might occasionally…Getting to Know Your Network Options
Balancing high-quality care for employees while trying to keep costs low is a challenge many employers face. But choosing…
Staying Up to Date About COVID-19
Keeping up with guidelines about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be confusing.
Are you staying up to date? To make…Understanding Pharmacy Benefit Consortiums
Pharmacy benefit consortiums, also known as coalitions, collectives, or collaboratives, offer self-insured plan sponsors…
Life Cycle of a Claim
Whether you’re an employer or a member, you might wonder what happens to a health care claim once it’s submitted. Luckily, at Meritain Health…
Meritain Health Podcast: Oncology Cost Management Strategies
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and …
Celebrate Movember and Men’s Health Awareness
You may have seen a lot of mustaches this season—and for good reason! Growing a mustache is a way to boost awareness…
Meritain Health Podcast: Making Wellness Work
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Learning About Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
With cases of RSV on the rise, you may have questions about how to stay healthy and protect your family…
Lowering a Member’s Skin Cancer Treatment Costs
Getting a cancer diagnosis is a heavy burden for any employee. Providing the right health benefits can help lower costs…
Staying Healthy: It’s Not Too Late for Your Flu Shot
To prevent seasonal flu, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting your flu shot…
Spotlight on Virtual Primary Care
In a recent article, we explored the importance of primary care. And we discussed why it’s good not only to have a primary…
Meritain Health Podcast: Medical Inflation
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Discovering the Power of a Wellness Program
Happy workplaces are healthy workplaces. As an employer and benefits provider, you may wonder how you can support…
Why is Primary Care So Important?
Primary care—or general care—gives us a foundation we can build on to successfully manage our health and wellness…
Meritain Health Podcast: Pharmacy Bundling
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Improving Health Literacy—Why It Matters
Have you ever left your doctor’s office or pharmacy feeling unsure about your treatment plan? Or maybe you…
Digital Access for Your Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health and wellness is more important than ever before. Mental health support is also a valuable…
Focusing on Self-Care in September
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. And it’s the perfect time to focus on your well-being! One way you can…
Delaying Care Adds to Rising Surgery Costs and More
Did you put off seeing your doctor, or even having surgery in 2020? If you did, you’re not alone…
Understanding Captive Insurance Arrangements
If you’re familiar with self-funded health care benefits, you already understand the advantages they offer…
CARE Program Wins by Putting Member’s Needs First
Danielle has a condition that takes a big toll on her health. Known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (or PAH)…
Meritain Health Podcast: Medical Management Programs
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Dialing 988 for Mental Health Support
If you need mental health crisis support, soon you’ll be able to simply dial 988. The new three-digit phone number…
Success Story: Finding value through expert clinical evaluation
Meritain Health® Pharmacy Solutions (MPS), uses a team approach with informed data analytics to derive clinical…
Helping You Understand What to Know About Monkeypox
With cases of monkeypox on the rise, you may have questions about this rare disease and what you can do to protect yourself.
Companies Tackle Rising Costs from COVID-19
For companies, navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has felt much like a roller coaster ride. What’s next?
Success Story: Urgent Response Helps Member Breathe Easier
Jack often struggles with his breathing. Too many years of smoking plus bad allergies to dust and pollutants in the air have caused…
Meritain Health Podcast: Navigation Partners
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Impact Your Wellness: Taking Care of Your Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of challenges. It’s caused major changes to the way we work…
Meritain Health Podcast: Meritain Health Pharmacy Solutions
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Impact Your Wellness: All About Digital Health Care
Does your doctor offer digital care services? If they didn’t before, they may now! Digital health care isn’t a new concept, but…
Member Gets Life-Saving Assistance from Teladoc®
Like many of us, Jason doesn’t enjoy going to the doctor. And because of this, he sometimes…
CARE Team Helps Member with Spinal Condition
After experiencing pain and swelling in his back last year, Edward received some distressing news.
CARE Program Delivers on Service and Savings
When life gets busy, it’s helpful to have support you can rely on. Ellie couldn’t agree more.
Meritain Health Podcast: Payment Integrity Results
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Meritain Health Podcast: Point Solution Optimization
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Tracking and Reducing Stress with Digital Resources
Stress is a normal part of everyone’s life. It’s the result of a natural process referred to as “fight or flight.”
Benefits of Going Digital: Connect to Your Health Plan Online
One thing we can likely all agree on—added convenience in our lives is something we need! And why not?
Meritain Health Podcast: Meritain Connected Solutions
Our In The Booth podcast series is produced to provide you with valuable insights and fresh health care industry perspectives…
Lowering the Total Cost of Care in 2022
Plan sponsors see the value in improving member access to care for improved health outcomes—with key actions that help…
Live Your Best Life: Protect Your Immune Health
Your immune system is complex. To be specific, your immune system is a complex network of cells…
Using a Wellness Planner for Improved Health
Have you been searching for a new way to feel better? If so, you may want to simply reach for your pen and paper!
Getting Proactive About Preventive Care in the New Year
If your plan recently renewed, it’s a great time to check out your benefits coverage. With each new plan year…
Success Story: Swift Solutions Help a Member with Liver Infection
Brian understands how much the right help matters when things seem bleak. He has liver disease and developed an infection…
