How a second opinion healthcare program is saving employers $36k per employee

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When Sharon Nolen slipped on her outdoor stairs and injured her back in August 2022, she knew it was a bad fall. When an intense pain in her head lingered after she’d returned home from the emergency room, she wasted no time seeking additional medical guidance. 

A family physician suspected that Nolen was experiencing a spinal fluid leak, and directed her back to the hospital, where she was referred to a specialist. Getting an appointment with that specialist? Nearly impossible. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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