Telehealth

“Although it is becoming increasingly clear the world will get through this difficult time, it is also apparent that the future will not look like the past,” said Brighid Courtney, director of Wellable Labs.

What will happen when patients finally feel comfortable returning to their healthcare providers’ offices? One survey projects a possible 5.3% increase in health plan costs for large employers in 2021.

With access to in-person support limited during COVID, digital treatment platforms like Quit Genius can help employees with drug and alcohol addictions seek the help they need.

The large self-insured healthcare provider network added new regions and partnered with programs to help consumers cope with quarantine challenges.

The pandemic forced many companies to allow employees to work from home, which created new challenges for employers and their workforce.

More than half of employees report feeling lonely while working from home, which impacts productivity, job performance and retention.

With the holiday season approaching, employees may be indulging more and focusing less. An employer-provided nutrition program can help workers practice healthy habits.

Benefits are undergoing transformational change under the COVID-19 era, and what used to be a standard package 20 years ago may now be inadequate.

In a year like no other, employers stepped up to provide employees with much-needed support for child care, mental and physical health and financial wellness.