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This month, EBNers Kathleen Koster and Leah Carlson Shepherd report data regarding the health disparities affecting minority employees and tips for how employers can increase awareness to decrease care gaps.
A survey of more than 1,500 benefit managers by the Washington Business Group on Health found that nearly half believe that ethnic health care disparities “weren’t a problem” for their employees, although 80% had never asked minority employees if their race affected their health care.
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Only 14% of workers let managers know they're struggling, according to a Headspace report, highlighting a missed opportunity for intervention.
Even as employers spend more on health plans, employees report confusion over coverage details, fueling calls for better communication and tools.
Using real-world data to quantify differences between mental health and physical health care, this index turns parity from a checkbox into a strategic conversation.
Well-trained AI can steer benefit leaders and employees toward more tiered, less extreme solutions that improve medical and financial outcomes.
From therapy to sleep assistance to wearables, tax-free accounts can be used to help purchase products and services that promote better wellness.
