Direct Healthcare

What if the most important work-related illness is the one that never happens? While many employers associate medical surveillance with OSHA requirements and regulatory compliance, its greatest value lies in prevention.   Today’s employers face rising healthcare costs, labor shortages, and increasing pressure to support employee wellbeing. An employee may feel healthy today while a workplace […]

Facing a constantly shifting healthcare landscape, benefits leaders are asking harder questions about how to control their healthcare cost, access, and outcomes – and they expect their consultants and brokers to have the answers. Rising specialty drug spend, provider shortages, and growing chronic disease burden are making it difficult to choose a health plan that […]

No one likes a sick day – especially an employer. Unfortunately, health-related employee absenteeism is a common obstacle facing many organizations. In the United States, employers face an estimated $226 billion annually in absenteeism costs, approximately $1,695 per employee, according to The McKinsey Health Institute. These sky-high costs are largely fueled by chronic health conditions that could be reduced through preventive care and wellness programs.   For employers, employee absences mean […]

Though deeply connected through tradition, culture, and resilience, many tribal communities still face unique challenges when it comes to accessing great healthcare. Between rural locations, provider shortages, cultural care gaps and more, tribal health disparities show that this population ultimately isn’t getting the care they need. But what if getting the right care was as […]

Health and wellness don’t just happen during your members’ yearly check-ups; they’re shaped by the lifestyle choices that people make every day – from getting enough sleep, to regularly exercising and limiting stress.  Don’t get us wrong – access to and utilization of primary care is an essential part of maintaining overall health. But long-term […]

The health of union members and their families is a top priority for any union leader. Unfortunately, assuring high quality healthcare services for a diverse population isn’t easy: The cost of care going up around the country, provider shortages are making it more difficult to see a doctor, and, even when members do get care, appointments may be short and impersonal, facilitated by providers who […]