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 […]
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 […]
When people think of ‘traditional’ primary care, they tend to think of scheduling an appointment months in advance, taking hours off work to get to the facility, and spending more time in the waiting room than they do speaking to their provider. Most people would agree this is not an ideal experience, especially when it […]
What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of our current healthcare system? Chances are it’s somewhere along the lines of complex, confusing, or unaffordable. The truth is, you’re not alone. The current system is not designed in a way that can be easily navigated when you find yourself in a situation […]
Based on an analysis of Premise Health clients, over 60% of employers’ medical spend each year comes from only 5% of its insured members. Yet only 1 out of 5 of those members will become high-cost year over year. In order to explain this phenomenon, we have to look at some common cost drivers for […]