Fitness trackers. Smart watches. Wearable blood pressure monitors. In an age of smart technology, wearable devices are some of the most innovative on the market. Connected devices and digital solutions have changed how care is delivered and received, and they will continue to shape the future of healthcare delivery as they’re rapidly adopted by both […]

In the middle of a public health crisis, every industry is forced to adapt, shifting and implementing new strategies to make health and safety top priority. The healthcare industry is no exception. Many onsite and nearsite health centers have pivoted to a virtual-first environment to protect the safety of staff while ensuring employees’ access to […]

Employee benefits can be difficult to comprehend and challenging to communicate. On top of the complexity, populations often only think about benefits during annual enrollment season. The global pandemic has pushed many workforces to a remote environment and employers are now forced to navigate benefits communications in the new normal. Ensuring your employees not only […]

Wellness programs, which include wellness activities and associated incentives or rewards, wellness coaching services, and biometric health screenings, provide a means for employers of all sizes to drive engagement among employees and encourage healthy behaviors. Biometric screenings specifically play a critical role in early detection of certain health issues, such as risk for a chronic condition, and […]

What is occupational health? Broadly defined, occupational health is a multidisciplinary field focused on the health and safety of workforces from an environmental standpoint. It is a coordinated effort between the employer, employee, safety manager, risk management, and the medical team. Together, they prioritize workplace health and safety to reduce hazards, promote worker health, and prevent and […]

Cold and flu season is imminent, and it’s more important than ever for employers to promote a proactive, preventive approach to employee health. Routine vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, better known as the flu shot, are an essential preventive action for children, adolescents, and adults, that should not be delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]