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in this off the cuff video, fixed income senior portfolio manager albert ngo discusses inflation, economic growth and possible outcomes for the market. read the summary
Last Updated2023-03-28
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capintel will level up wholesalers’ digital toolkits, enabling better advice and options to advisors. , toronto, april 11, 2023 — capintel , a leading financial technology company that supports wholesalers and improves the day-to-day workflow efficiency and fund analysis for financial advisors, today announced a new relationship with empire life .…, rob popazzi, vice president, retail distribution, empire life., “now more than ever, financial wholesalers need innovative solutions that support quicker, more intelligent insights for their advisor clients,” said, james rockwood, founder and ceo of capintel, . “by introducing our platform to empire life’s team of sales professionals, we will build on their existing services with easy-to-gather data and custom proposals that will only further solidify them as a trusted partner to their advisor clients…, about capintel, capintel is a canadian-founded b2b fintech company, serving financial institutions across north america. its intuitive, web-based applications are improving the overall experience for wealth professionals and investors alike. the company's mission…, about empire life, established in 1923 and a subsidiary of e-l financial corporation limited, empire life provides individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products. the company’s mission is to make it simple, fast and easy for…, media contacts, for capintel: stephanie yeoh (647) 678-8584 stephanie.yeoh@talkshopmedia.com for empire life: sherif farid, director, investment marketing 1 877 548-1881 ext. 4291 sherif.farid@empire.ca
Last Updated2023-05-10
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action required for plan members in saskatchewan and ontario who take a biologic drug, ontario and saskatchewan are the latest provinces to adopt biosimilar initiatives. biologic drugs generally cost over $10,000 per patient per year. biosimilars can be created once the patent for the biologic expires, and they cost much less.…, empire life continues to cover biologics throughout the provincial transition period, empire life has sent letters directly to plan members and/or their dependants who are affected by this change, to remind them of the need to discuss switching to a biosimilar with their doctor. empire life will continue to cover biologic drugs…, fast facts, biosimilars have been used in the european union for more than 15 years. omnitrope, a human growth hormone, was the first biosimilar approved in the eu, in 2006. it was approved in canada in 2009 there are more than 1000 biosimilars approved in…
Last Updated2023-04-26
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empire life and clhia highlight fraud prevention in group insurance market, stephen frank, , president and ceo of the clhia, says fraudsters are mounting more sophisticated schemes, and that the industry has adjusted, as a result. “we’re putting more resources into fraud prevention and detection, we’re investing more in technology, and…, march was fraud prevention month. this year, empire life engaged with employees and business owners via its social media channels, and hosted an advisor webinar to discuss trends and the tools empire life uses to detect and prevent fraud. “…, webinar guest speakers,, raman sharma, , claims investigation analyst and, richelle feddema, , manager group health claims at empire life, explained how artificial intelligence and machine learning support the empire life team by systematically scoring claims, recognizing and reporting suspicious patterns, as well as profiling plan members…, tips for plan members, you wouldn’t pay a credit card bill for something you didn’t buy, would you? the same logic applies to benefits plan—no one should pay for bogus claims. left unchecked, fraud hurts us all by driving up benefit plan costs. 7 ways to help protect…
Last Updated2023-04-26
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ontario has extended its temporary paid sick leave program for workers until the end of this year, past the previously announced deadline of september 25, 2021. earlier this year, the ontario government implemented changes to certain employment…
Last Updated2021-10-01
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on october 3, 2021, canadians participated in the run for the cure and raised over 9 million cad., while we don’t yet have a cure for cancer, we’re making great progress when it comes to treatment. but some cancer drugs are very expensive., the specialty drug program helps employees manage their health conditions, while more effectively managing costs., october is breast cancer awareness month. october 12 is world arthritis day., specialty drugs are used to treat complex health conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and cancer. they can help reduce the need for medical care and sick leave, and may increase productivity. but treatment can be confusing, especially given that…, comprehensive support for employees, the express scripts canada pharmacy team uses their expertise and active pharmacy approach to:, source treatment funding and support—, express scripts canada checks to see if a patient assistance program or provincial plan can cover the cost of the drug. they also navigate the process for employees, to make it easier., review all medications—, not just specialty drugs. since employees are often taking several maintenance drugs—often from different doctors—express scripts canada checks to make sure there is no duplication of treatment or drug efficacy issues. they can also coordinate…, develop a comprehensive health action plan, to address the employee’s health condition, medication, and education needs, provide proactive outreach, to monitor employee’s progress and provide support and education about health conditions, medications, side effects, and drug treatment adherence., send refill reminders, so employees avoid treatment interruption, deliver medication, safely, conveniently, and at no cost to the preferred location. this includes perfusion clinics, doctors’ offices, or home, make referrals, to psychosocial supports where needed, act as the employee’s advocate—, reaching out to doctors (with employee’s consent) to discuss side effects and/or changes in employee’s health condition, specialty pharmacy: the heart of the program, not all pharmacies carry specialty drugs. because express scripts canada is a specialty pharmacy they are able to dispense all specialty drugs— and employees get an, enhanced level of care they may not receive at other retail pharmacies., that’s because not all pharmacies that dispense specialty drugs have the depth of expertise to provide robust support. value for customers, positive influence on drug spending, our specialty drug program 1 is automatically included—, which makes us different than most plans—and it’s a primary driver for why we have one of the lowest benefit cost trends in the market. that’s because cost management happens automatically: all, specialty drugs are covered,, so a greater number of employees receive a managed care approach. some carriers include a limited number of drugs. $150 markup cap saves hundreds of dollars—even thousands—on every prescription duplicated treatments are identified and eliminated…, value for employees, there are distinct advantages to having the express scripts canada pharmacy as part of employees’ care management team: expert guidance and support can reduce stress associated with: administering complex drugs dealing with side effects staying on…
Last Updated2021-10-04
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the opioid crisis made headlines this month as a us federal judge conditionally approved a settlement that would see $10 billion directed to fighting the opioid crisis. the settlement would also take ownership of purdue, the maker of oxycontin, out…, opioid-related deaths canada 2016-2020, 2016, 2,825, 2017, 3,916, 2018, 4,839, 2019, 3,830, 2020, 6,214, macleans also compares covid-19 deaths in one week last summer to opioid deaths., deaths in canada july 11-july 17, 2021, opioids, covid-19, 207, 80, , opioid poisoning is a complex problem., empire life vice-president of group product and marketing, vanessa lycos, discusses how the express scripts canada opioid management solution is part of the solution, in a recent benefits canada article. , opioid poisoning is a complex problem., empire life vice-president of group product and marketing, vanessa lycos, discusses how the express scripts canada opioid management solution is part of the solution, in a recent benefits canada article.
Last Updated2021-10-04
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over the past several years, online services have changed our concept of what’s possible, and increased our expectations. covid-19 accelerated the trend. according to a recent report from statistics canada : 90% of those 15 to 34 years of age and 54…
Last Updated2021-10-04
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overage dependants updates: the time is now., a dependant child might lose group benefits coverage through their parents once they reach the predetermined maximum dependant age under the terms and conditions of their plan design. for the majority of group plans at empire life, this happens when…, plan administrators beware, it’s important to stay on top of your employee’s personal information, and that includes their overage dependants. except for reaching the maximum dependant age, there are other rules that would cancel coverage for dependant children: 1) no longer…, exception for disabled children:, different rules apply for disabled children since they may continue to be covered under their parent’s group benefits. in order for empire life to continue coverage for a disabled dependant child past the overage dependant age, empire life requires…, tips to efficiently manage your plan and support your members, at the end and the start of the school year: remind your employees about the age limits for their dependants and what they should do if their kids are (no longer) eligible for continued coverage. regularly check your list of employees and their…
Last Updated2021-10-05
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not for distribution to u.s. newswire services or for dissemination in the united states, (kingston, on – october 26, 2021) – the empire life insurance company (“empire life”) announced today that it intends to redeem, on december 16, 2021 (the “redemption date”), all of its outstanding cdn$200 million 3.383% unsecured subordinated…, forward-looking statements, this news release may contain forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of securities laws including those relating to the proposed redemption of the notes. the words “may”, “will”, “would”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans…, about empire life, established in 1923 and a subsidiary of e-l financial corporation limited, empire life provides individual and group life and health insurance, investment and retirement products to canadians. the company’s mission is to make it simple, fast and…, -###-, contact: laurie swinton director, communication services 613 548-1890, ext. 3374 or laurie.swinton@empire.ca
Last Updated2021-10-27