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McGohan Brabender Named One of the Healthiest Employers of Ohio

McGohan Brabender has been recognized in the 2024 Healthiest Employers of Ohio, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. These companies were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings. Even with many employers returning to the office or […]

Compliance in Motion – September 30, 2024

Click here to download this PDF! MLR Rebates Reminder for Employers Carriers are required to send out Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) payments to employers by September 30th. WHO THIS APPLIES TO: • Large employers with fully-insured health plans who receive an MLR check • Small employers with fully-insured health plans who receive an MLR check […]

MB President, Beth Ferrin is named one of DBJ’s 2024 “Women Who Mean Business”

McGohan Brabender President, Beth Ferrin has been recognized as one of Dayton’s “Women Who Mean Business!” The Women Who Mean Business Awards are dedicated to honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the world of business. The DBJ Editorial Board made selections based on nominations, professional achievements, leadership, entrepreneurial skills and community service. […]

MB Announces Collaboration with the Greater Cincinnati Employers Group on Health

We are excited to announce McGohan Brabender’s collaboration with the Greater Cincinnati Employers Group on Health. The Greater Cincinnati Employers Group on Health (GCEGH), is a non-profit organization that gives employers a voice to effect positive change in healthcare. Formally incorporated in January 2024, the organization aims to improve the quality, cost, and access to […]

Dose of Insight: Tyson Foods’ Bold Move: Selecting Rightway PBM Over Big 3

Tyson Foods, a Fortune 100 company, selected a new pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to serve its 140,000employees effective 1/1/24. An employer changing PBMs isn’t always breaking news and occurs regularly, especially at the beginning of a plan year. What makes Tyson Foods’ move particularly intriguing is the PBMs involved. Like many large employers, Tyson Foods […]

Dose of Insight: CVS Health Humira Formulary and Biosimilar Announcement

CVS announced that effective 4/1/24, Humira will be removed from their standard national commercial formularies in an effort to expand the adoption of recently approved Humira biosimilars. Humira has topped the list of drug expenditures for the past several years, bolstered by approval for nine indications ranging from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s Disease, and […]

MB Title Change Announcement

McGohan Brabender is pleased to announce the following title changes for our organization! These changes represent the increased responsibilities and accomplishments of our MBers. Our Segment Leaders and Market Growth Leaders help navigate industry changes, economic changes and a pandemic. Congratulations to Michael McGrath, Kevin Hopf, Kevin Grabeman, Tony Malagari and Matthew Heiny on their […]

MB is added to The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers Membership Community

McGohan Brabender is excited to announce our membership in the Council for Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB). MB President, Beth Ferrin, shared, “CIAB has an impact on its members in a variety of ways that we will enjoy – leadership forums, working groups, educational opportunities, insight into industry trends, and benchmarking – at the national, […]

Dose of Insight: Lilly Launches LillyDirect

Lilly recently announced the launch of LillyDirect, a digital healthcare experience for patients living with obesity, migraine, or diabetes. Positioned as a connection to care, LillyDirect connects patients to telehealth resources, in-person care, and pharmacy services while also providing disease state and educational healthcare information to support patients. LillyDirect is a first for a manufacturer […]

Dose of Insight: FDA Authorizes Florida’s Drug Importation Program

On Friday, January 5th, 2024, the FDA authorized Florida’s drug importation program, signaling the first step towards Florida’s facilitation of importing prescription drugs from Canada. The FDA was directed by Executive Order to work with states as well as Indian tribes to reduce the cost of medications without additional health and safety risks to the […]

McGohan Brabender Hires New Director of Pharmacy Solutions

McGohan Brabender has hired Dr. Jeff Eichholz – PharmD, as the new Director of Pharmacy Solutions. Jeff has earned his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Saint Louis College of Pharmacy. He has over 20 years of experience within the Rx distribution system, with over 10 years at Express Scripts as the […]

5 Trends Shaping the Future of Employee Benefits

The landscape of employee benefits is evolving rapidly, driven by a changing understanding of the diverse needs of the modern workforce. As we step into 2024, let’s explore the top five trends reshaping how companies approach employee well-being, financial support, and professional growth. Mental Health and Well-being In the wake of an era where the […]

Are You the Cause of Cognitive Overload?

Have you heard of #cognitiveoverload? MB Chief Marketing Officer, David Homan shares how to make your open enrollment meetings less overwhelming and more impactful this season. Take a look at this 3 minute video — it’s worth every second!

Introducing the Interns: Devyn Harvey

It’s Friday, which means it’s time to meet one more intern. This week, we introduce our last intern, Devyn Harvey, an intern with the Strategy and Innovation team.

Introducing the Interns: Alex Slattery

We have entered July! Summer is zooming by. This week we introduce Alex Slattery, an intern in our Accounting Department.

Do you have a Primary Care Physician?

When’s the last time you went to see your primary care physician (PCP)? If you are like over a fourth of the population in the U.S., the right question may be whether or not you have one? According to a national poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 26% of U.S. citizens don’t have a […]

Curating a Comprehensive Benefits Package for Multiple Generations

There has never been more diversity in the workplace than there is right now. Many companies have four or five generations of workers, with millennials making up the most significant portion of the workforce. However, each generation brings something valuable and unique to the table for businesses. To be an inclusive organization for all ages, […]

Don’t Settle

I have been in the insurance field for over 35 years, with the first 16 being with an insurance company. The remaining has been as an employee benefits consultant in the Greater Cincinnati area. I witness truly outstanding professionals in my trade each day; unfortunately, however, that’s not always the case, and anything less than […]

Rethinking Your Employee Benefits Strategy Can Help You Fight the Sansdemic

What’s a sansdemic, you ask? It means without people, or in this case, without enough people. At McGohan Brabender, our clients shared that they were affected well before the pandemic. However, the mandated shutdown drove the point home. It created a situation where many baby boomers realized how much they loved working from home. Others […]

Battling the Great Resignation

With the Great Resignation upon us, it is more important that ever to retain individuals and, at the same time, attract new talent to help your organization grow. There is only one problem; we can’t find people to fill those jobs. Your employee benefits package is an engaging way to entice new talent to your […]

Pride Month | LGBTQIA+ Benefits Programs & Policies

June arrived and PRIDE ads and articles tipped me into a reflective steep. I asked myself, “What can I do to help HR professionals in the benefits arena to support them, as they work to support their employees?” I am a cisgender human trying to grow my awareness and support of other humans. I started […]

Introducing the Interns: Mason Stull

It’s the last day of June, but this is not the last of the interns. Today we introduce Mason Stull, our second intern working out of the Cincinnati office. Mason is interning with our Benefit Specialist team and is a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati majoring in business economics and finance.

Introducing the Interns: Cedar Rohrbach

We are halfway through our intern introductions! Today we are excited to introduce Cedar Rohrbach, an intern with the MB Advocate Team at our Dayton Office!

Introducing the Interns: Andy Boros

This week is a treat; we introduce the first of our two Cincinnati interns this week. Today we introduce Andy Boros, a Sales Intern at the Cincinnati office.

Introducing the Interns: Bella Emanuel

We are officially one month into our time with the interns! This week we are introducing Bella Emanuel who is currently interning in the Retention Support Unit.

Introducing the Interns: Jadelyn McNerney

It’s the first week of June and it’s the second week of getting to know the interns! This week we introduce Sales Intern Jadelyn McNerney.

Introducing the Interns: Jonah Mergler

Welcome to Meet the Intern Friday! Each week we will introduce one of our eight summer interns joining us at McGohan Brabender. First up is Jonah Andrew Mergler, an intern with the 100+ FAS department.