The COVID pandemic has made the importance of preventive wellness all too clear in both health and economic terms.
Individuals in poor overall health risk suboptimal outcomes from infection — and higher costs along the way. And it’s not only COVID that preys on chronic, underlying and undiagnosed medical conditions; from heart disease and diabetes to untreated mental illness, a lack of timely preventive care can increase the likelihood of more severe problems over time. Now, as self-funded employers seek to get spiraling healthcare costs under control in a post-COVID world, it’s critical to ensure that their employees can access the right benefit at the right time.
