Consumer-driven healthcare has put more decision-making power into employees’ hands. While making employees active partners in their care is a positive move, it’s important to also provide them with the tools and resources they need to make informed decisions. These tools help employees make medical decisions that can improve their health and ensure that the care they receive is in line with their goals and wishes. They also help employees and employers manage costs by reducing duplicate care and testing, helping employees find providers with the experience and expertise to help achieve the best outcome, and lowering the risks of misdiagnosis and inappropriate care.
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