Employers have long relied on traditional metrics to measure healthcare quality. Whether it’s Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) scores, hospital readmission rates, or cost benchmarks, these measure clinical performance and are important markers for care.  While these metrics show effectiveness of care delivery, they don’t capture how care delivery feels. And in today’s landscape, the employee healthcare experience is emerging as a leading indicator of quality.    That’s because an employee’s experience with their […]

In today’s evolving workplace, medical surveillance is often viewed as a compliance necessity, an obligation to meet OSHA standards and avoid penalties. While that foundation is important, it only tells part of the story.  When approached thoughtfully, medical surveillance becomes a powerful tool, providing organizations with meaningful visibility into how work conditions are affecting their employees, where risk may be emerging, and how early action can protect […]

Short on time? Here’s what you need to know:  GLP-1 coverage is no longer a nice-to-have: both prospective and current employees expect it, and a third will go elsewhere without it. Yet the barriers to entry for employers appear high on paper.  Adopting provider-led programs, improving member education, and developing effective member marketing strategies can help employers manage the clinical and financial implications of GLP-1 coverage.  An onsite wellness center with integrated […]

Chronic condition care is already costing unions more than it should and, without intervention, that’s not going to change anytime soon.  Here’s the breakdown: Three in four Americans live with at least one chronic condition, and over 14 million Americans – one in ten members of the United States workforce – belong to a union. That means that as the cost of chronic disease worldwide is projected to reach $47 trillion by 2030, […]

In “Know Your Numbers: Turning Test Results into Action,” the latest webinar from The Break Room, Dr. Anthony DiNardo walks through an annual physical with Kevin, a hypothetical Premise Health member. He helps Kevin understand his lab results and how he can turn that information into actionable steps toward better health. You’ll walk away with a new understanding […]

Employers have heard it ad nauseum: healthcare costs are going up – and so is the financial strain for their organizations. 2026 is no different, as this year marks a projected 9% increase in healthcare costs. Rising pharmacy spend, especially from specialty drugs and GLP-1s, along with chronic disease trends are partially to blame. But so is the […]