Mass General Brigham Health Plan recognized for active digital strategies

In this issue:

• Roni Mansur, VP of Product Development joins Bright Spots in Healthcare podcast for an in-depth discussion
• Trending insights: Weight-loss drugs
• Mass General Brigham Health Plan recognized for active digital strategies
• 2024 Member fitness reimbursements due March 31
• Toolkit: Share these resources with your clients

Roni Mansur, VP of Product Development, joins Bright Spots in Healthcare podcast for an in-depth discussion 

Mass General Brigham Health Plan's VP of Product Development Roni Mansur joined industry leaders on Bright Spots in Healthcare to discuss the ways we provide innovative and comprehensive products and services for our members.

On the podcast, Roni shared our approach to developing member-focused coverage, such as the Complete Access EPO. A high-value product that offers flexible care options to support an increasingly remote workforce, the EPO is one example of how Mass General Brigham Health Plan listens and responds to feedback from members and the business community. Members value this approach, as demonstrated by our No. 1 ranking in member satisfaction among commercial health plans in Massachusetts by J.D. Power for the second year in a row.

The podcast episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. 

Trending insights: Weight-loss drugs

In recent years, the demand for weight-loss drugs has skyrocketed within the United States. Since it was first approved as a diabetes drug in 2017, GLP-1 semaglutide (the generic name for Ozempic and the related drugs Rybelsus and Wegovy) has quickly become one of the most popular prescriptions in the country. In 2021, an estimated 8.2 million semaglutide prescriptions were written in the U.S., more than quadrupling the number from just two years prior.

While a recent review of GLP-1 medication studies published between 2020 and 2024 found that bariatric surgery provides the most significant and sustained weight loss, weight-loss drugs have also been proven to be effective. Taking weight-loss drugs for a year can lead to a 3% to 12% loss of total body weight, which is more than what’s typically lost through lifestyle changes alone. While that may not seem like a lot, losing 5% to 10% of your body weight can lead to lower blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and triglycerides. 

Continue this article in the Mass General Brigham Health Plan Trend Report.

Mass General Brigham Health Plan recognized for active digital strategies

2024 Member fitness reimbursements due March 31

Now is the perfect time to remind clients that the deadline to submit a 2024 fitness reimbursement is March 31, 2025. Members can mail their reimbursement form or submit it electronically via the Member Portal or Member App. To submit a reimbursement via the Member Portal, members can:

1. Log in to the Mass General Brigham Health Plan Member Portal. If they have not yet created an account, they can do so by clicking on Not Registered Yet?

2. Use the Cost and Claims tab at the top of the page to select Request Reimbursement and then select Fitness Reimbursement.

Tips for sharing these articles and resources

• Include in an email blast to your clients
• Post on your social media or blog

Articles and resources for your clients

• • Blog: Here is what you need to know about supporting pregnant employees
    Suggested text to share with clients: "Did you know that women make up 57.6% of the US workforce? As an employer, you can collaborate with your health insurer to support this population through maternal health resources. Read more."

• • • • Video: Commonly used health insurance terms
        Suggested text to share with clients: "Your employees might have questions about what some commonly used terms mean when selecting a plan during open enrollment or when talking about their healthcare with a provider. This video will help answer questions about which plan is right for them. Watch now."