Value of early intervention for musculoskeletal conditions
We're in the midst of a massive healthcare crisis in the United States that many are not even aware is happening. It's robbing millions of people across all ages, demographics, [...]
Healthcare spending: How employers can combat rising costs
In a 2018 survey conducted by the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (National Alliance) and Benfield, 60% of employers estimated that up to 25% of their employee healthcare spending was [...]
How musculoskeletal disorders can affect the workplace
According to a report issued by the United States Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI), one in two adults are affected by musculoskeletal disorders, which is comparable to the number of [...]
The best company wellness programs share these 3 key features
Over the years, company wellness programs have become the norm among most employers. In fact, according to the CDC, nearly half of all US employers offered some health promotion or wellness [...]
Chronic diseases in the workplace: FAQ for employers
Employees with chronic diseases incur higher medical costs, miss more days of work, and are often less productive. Because of this, many employers are looking to roll out programs to [...]
Chronic conditions: how they affect self-insured employers
Self-insured employers have a huge stake in employee health, including the high cost of chronic conditions. As such, they should be looking for cost-effective ways to contain rising costs such [...]
Employee satisfaction improvement through enhanced health benefits
While job satisfaction is on the rise, nearly half of employees say they are unsatisfied with their jobs. And, with technology facilitating a higher number of remote workers, one of [...]
Spotlight on NAFLD: fatty liver disease
You’ve heard of COPD, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia, but do you know about NAFLD? NAFLD, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is on the rise and affects up to 25% of Americans, according [...]
