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Any medical treatment option that demonstrably lowers costs is attractive in this market, but one blossoming field has the potential not only to save money, but to change behavior.
“Telemedicine’s been around for over 100 years,” said Dr. Alan Roga during a session at the 2012 Benefits Forum & Expo. “There was a doctor 100 years ago who basically transmitted an EKG through a phone – that was the first telemedicine visit. This is a little bit different. Technology has evolved.”
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As healthcare costs climb, more large employers are contracting directly with hospitals and health systems to work out prices, improve quality and steer care.
With health benefit costs expected to rise 8.2% in 2027, employers are looking for ways to control spending without simply shifting more costs to workers.
As healthcare expenses approach double-digit increases, employers are looking for savings in waste, care delivery, and plan administration before cutting benefits.
The founder and CEO of Empower Healthcare Insights explains how moving beyond traditional healthcare options opens doors to a better experience for employers and employees.
Open enrollment doesn’t have to overwhelm employees. Collective Health’s Jacque Ludwig shares how employers can drive engagement and make benefits easier to navigate.
