Due to COVID-19, members have been staying home and attempting to limit trips to the store, which means that certain medications have become less accessible. During a routine phone call, one member inquired about whether or not her husband could take acetaminophen that expired two months prior. After outlining the potential risks, the pharmacist offered […]

For employers, the stakes are high. Right now, companies in the U.S. are paying more than $680 billion annually on wasteful medical spending. On top of this, they’re footing the bill for half the population – that’s almost 160 million Americans – and healthcare is the second largest line item in the budget, after labor, […]

Premise pharmacists continue to provide comprehensive care to patients during COVID-19 with medication refills, syncs and closeouts. When a patient complained of ongoing medication mix-ups at his community pharmacy, our Premise pharmacist assured him that she would call and get his prescriptions sorted even though he was not a member. Soon after, the patient returned […]

As employees have shifted to a remote work environment, organizations have been forced to rapidly adapt their information security strategies to reflect the structure and keep their teams and technology safe. Chief information security officers (CISOs) have shifted priorities around privacy, integration of corporate and user systems, and the introduction of new technology in light […]

Throughout COVID-19, providers at our Premise Health wellness centers have been challenged with finding new and innovative ways to connect with members and provide high-quality care. Early in the pandemic, one provider was introduced to a married couple who were both high-risk and had symptoms concerning for COVID-19. One of our medical assistants, April Nennich, […]

Occupational therapy is a musculoskeletal discipline that is less understood than physical therapy and chiropractic. However, the impact it can have on someone’s health and physical function can’t be overstated. Occupational therapists work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation facilities, and nursing homes. Depending on the environment, occupational therapists focus on […]