Building Chronic Care into Your Benefits Strategy ​: How Employers Can Support Chronic Disease Management for Better Health Outcomes

Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders affect more than 60% of Americans — and their impact is deeply felt in the workplace. From increased absenteeism and reduced productivity to higher healthcare costs and employee burnout, unmanaged chronic disease is a growing challenge for employers.

In this panel, HR and benefits leaders will explore how employers can better support employees managing chronic conditions — not just through healthcare plans, but through flexible policies, wellness programs, and a workplace culture that prioritizes health and well-being.

Discussion topics include:

• The role of flexibility: remote work, adjusted schedules, and expanded leave
• Designing chronic care-friendly policies that go beyond compliance
• Supporting managers in delivering individualized accommodations
• Fostering a culture where employees feel safe using the resources available
• Using wellness coaching and financial tools to empower employees' health journeys

Learn how leading employers are taking action to create more resilient, productive, and healthy workforces.