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GUEST ARTICLE – HA: Suicide Prevention (9/1/2024)
Posted on September 1, 2024
Suicide Prevention Know the warning signs and when to get help People who are depressed or feeling overwhelming pressures are at increased risk for suicide. The first step toward getting the...

GUEST ARTICLE – Legislative Update from Capital Blue Cross HB1383 (9/1/2024)
Posted on September 1, 2024
Capital Blue Cross - HB 1383 Infertility Care Coverage amendment to The Insurance Company Law of 1921HB 1383, sponsored by Representative Steven Malagari (D-Montgomery), would require insurers to...

GUEST ARTICLE – Legislative Update from National Alliance 340B (9/1/2024)
Posted on September 1, 2024
National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions - Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program Reform Legislation and Regulatory Changes to Watch Shawn Gremminger, CEO, National AllianceThe National...

GUEST ARTICLE – Legislative Update from ERIC S1339 (9/1/2024)
Posted on September 1, 2024
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) - S1339 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform ActERIC member companies have a simple goal when it comes to health policy – improve quality and reduce costs. To...

GUEST ARTICLE – All About Tooth Sensitivity (9/1/2024)
Posted on September 1, 2024
All About Tooth Sensitivity and Solutions For It The levels of sensitivity will be unique for each of us.Have you experienced discomfort when enjoying ice cream or hot coffee? As we age, tooth...

GUEST ARTICLE – 340B Drug Discount Program (8/22/2024) Copy
Posted on August 22, 2024
As part of drug manufacturer participation in Medicaid and Medicare, the 340B Drug Discount Program requires manufacturers to provide steep discounts on outpatient drugs to certain covered entities...

GUEST ARTICLE – Should GLP-1 Drugs Be Covered (8/1/2024)
Posted on August 1, 2024
By Capital Blue CrossThere's a surge in demand for drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound for weight loss. If you’re an employer considering whether to cover these drugs for your employees,...

GUEST ARTICLE – Melanoma The Less Common But More Dangerous Skin Cancer (7/1/2024)
Posted on July 1, 2024
By Jerry ReimenschneiderMelanoma is diagnosed far less often than nonmelanoma skin cancers, but is up to four times more fatal. One woman’s experience illustrates its danger, and the perils of...

GUEST ARTICLE – CBC Employer Meeting (6/11/2024)
Posted on June 11, 2024
Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare Q2 2024 Employer MeetingThank you to those who were able to attend the Coalition’s Employer Group meeting on June 11th. For those who could not...