Benefits Think Communicating benefits will alleviate hurdles for serious medical conditions

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When employees and their family members are diagnosed with a serious or complex medical conditions such as cancer, COPD, brain injury or sickle cell disease, they often face a plethora of challenges.

These difficulties can include everything from finding the best physicians, undergoing treatment and living with the symptoms of their condition — all while simultaneously managing their responsibilities at work and home. As employees try to stay on top of their health needs, stress levels can rise and productivity can fall.

Dr. Miles Varn
CEO

Dr. Miles Varn is CEO of PinnacleCare, a health advisory services firm.


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