Health and wellness

Conditions such as hypertension cost clients millions of dollars each year in terms of insurance claims, absenteeism, and reduced productivity.

Few programs can provide hard data that they solidly increase health outcomes for employees or decrease costs for employer clients.

Employers cite a lack of support and resources as some of the main reasons they don’t offer such programs to employees.

The U.S. health system is making strides toward value-based care but much of it is still focused on volume, which is detrimental for plan sponsors and employees.

The Northeast Business Group on Health says digital tools can make a difference in controlling chronic conditions among employees.

To achieve the key benefits of well-being initiatives employers must have a process that fully engages the organization.

Many employees have similar questions about their corporate wellness program, especially if the program is brand-new.

The strategy involves anticipating the needs of those employees who use the most resources in between doctor visits and automating processes to manage their treatment plans.

Increased demand and use of technology are among the insights revealed by Chestnut Global Partners in its analysis of employee assistance programs.

A people-centric approach isn’t just good for employees – it’s good for business, says Maxwell Health’s Veer Gidwaney.

Few programs can provide hard data or credible testimonials showing that they solidly improve health outcomes for employees or cost for benefit plan sponsors.

Conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol cost employers millions of dollars each year in terms of insurance claims, absenteeism, and reduced productivity.

It’s important to realize that technology is only a piece of this employee engagement method.

The chief drivers of cost in any healthcare plan are the sickest patients in the pool, prompting clients to consider options that specifically address chronic care management.

The telecommunications firm partners with WebMD for a weight loss program that helped nearly two-thirds of its employees shed unwanted pounds.

Why advisers and employers should create plans that address several factors that impact employee health, says Veer Gidwaney.

To achieve the benefits of well-being initiatives, including health improvement, talent acquisition, employee performance and retention, company culture must fully support them.

The Northeast Business Group on Health says digital tools can make a difference in controlling chronic conditions among employees.

Employers are incorporating managing healthy senses with well-being benefits for a more holistic approach.

The Florida-based beer distribution company brewed up a plan with its insurer, UnitedHealthcare, to engage workers with wearable fitness devices.