The world of healthcare from our point of view.
Are your virtual healthcare benefits meeting your members’ needs? With 74% of physicians now working in practices that offer telehealth services—an increase of nearly threefold since 2018—chances are your people are likely seeking them out. Although the initial surge in telehealth was driven by pandemic necessity, the convenience and accessibility of virtual care continue to […]
Stories about hard-to-use healthcare are all too common. Unfortunately, these poor experiences can make people skip getting the care they need, putting them at risk for worse health down the road. Organizations can take steps to improve healthcare experiences for their members, putting them on the road to better health, instead of worse. There are […]
Managing chronic conditions costs the U.S. an astounding 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare expenditure, and employers feel the sting, not just in their increasing healthcare spending, but also in hidden costs like absenteeism and lower productivity. However, an unsung hero of condition and care management can offer employees and their families accessible support […]
In today’s constantly changing healthcare landscape, the definition of “traditional care” has shifted. Mental illness affected more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults in 2021, yet only 47.2% of U.S. adults with mental illness received any kind of treatment. The need for a more dynamic approach to whole-person health that merges behavioral health with primary […]
For a busy wellness center serving employees and their families, it’s crucial to keep schedules on track and ensure members and providers enjoy a seamless, efficient, and satisfying experience. At the forefront of this mission are health center managers (HCMs), who play a crucial role in orchestrating the day-to-day operations of onsite and nearsite health […]
The public health crisis of obesity in the United States becomes more alarming with each passing year; According to the CDC, as of 2022, all 50 states have an obesity prevalence of over 20%, with nearly half (22 states) being 35% or greater. The truth is, despite all the newly developed medications, advancements in medical […]