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Some of the biggest annual price tags for employers include stroke and coronary artery disease, and many employees may be unaware they are at risk.
New research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and released by Health Advocate shows that more than two-thirds of employees (68%) whose hypertension was discovered during workplace health screenings didn’t previously know they had the condition.
Nick Otto is a former senior editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser.
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Helping employees manage symptoms will enhance productivity, engagement and retention – protecting institutional knowledge and strengthening business outcomes.
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Brokers have both an opportunity and responsibility to educate their clients toward better health outcomes and less financial volatility, not just a yes/no on coverage.
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