Mass COVID-19 vaccination programs are beginning — yet for the many Canadians struggling with mental health issues, the vaccine may be just the first step on a long road to recovery. In fact, insurance carriers anticipate an upswing in claims for depression, anxiety...
Every year, employers are challenged to allocate available funds among all their benefit plans. While drug plans are always in the spotlight, other benefits like vision care are also very important. Unmet needs for eye health Almost six in 10 Canadians (57%) report...
Double-digit rate increases for the drug plan are a distant memory for Jeff Porter, president and CEO of Turner & Porter, a funeral home business in Toronto, Ontario. Ten years ago, the company introduced virtual pharmacy services to its plan members (about 80...
The majority of plan sponsors stepped up and maintained coverage for laid-off employees during the early months of the pandemic. Job losses peaked at 1.9 million during the period from February to April, stated Paul Henricks, associate director of data innovation and...
Insurers increasingly recognize the importance of individualized therapy as the use of personalized medicine builds momentum in clinical practice. We know people can respond to medications differently: more than 90% of us have genetic variations affecting drug...
