Analyzing the Cost of Chronic Diseases and Their Effect on Employers
Chances are you, or someone you know, has a chronic disease. The CDC finds that six in ten adults have a chronic illness in the US, and four in ten have two or more. Most are preventable by engaging in activities such as eating healthier, exercising, and cutting out habits like smoking and drinking. Unfortunately, […]
Wake Up and Workout – Why Morning Exercise is Better for You
When is the best time to work out? Some people prefer the morning, as the gyms are quieter, and they can start the day off energized; some say the afternoon is best so they can burn off steam from a demanding workday. According to scientists, the morning is the best time to work out. You’ll […]
Five Large Contributions Women Made in Healthcare
Did you know that today women make up 77.6 percent of the total healthcare workforce in the US? This field may have a strong female presence now, but it wasn’t always this way. In honor of National Women’s Day, we want to introduce you to five women whose contributions changed the face of the medical […]
Why Annual Physicals Are a Vital Preventative Care Element
With the new year already underway, are you thinking about your health? If you plan to prioritize your health in 2023, consider involving your primary care physician. Getting a physical is a great way to help kick-start the new year. Annual physicals are also a vital part of preventative care and keeping tabs on your health, […]
Investing in Employee Benefits Education is Beneficial to Both Employees and Employers
Benefits education and direct primary care not only lower costs for self-funded groups but can result in a healthier workforce, more thoughtful benefits utilization, and improved retention. When employers actively encourage their employees to prioritize their health, they also foster a culture based on healthy living. This encouragement can result in better health outcomes for […]
Health Benefits Education and Direct Primary Care Can Lower Costs for Self-Funded Groups
Self-funded plans are a great way to offer customizable benefits that employees want and need while lowering healthcare costs. Most brokers agree that self-funding is in the best interest of their larger clients’ long-term strategies. However, 52 percent said their fully insured clients remain fully insured because of the perception there is too much risk in self-funding. […]
Americans are Five Times More Likely to Experience Increased Stress Levels During the Holidays
A study by the American Psychiatric Association found that Americans are severely stressed around the holidays. Why does it seem like everyone is stressed, anxious, or depressed around the happiest time of the year? We’ll explore why people say they’re feeling like this during the holiday season, some quick tips for coping, and how your […]
How Benefit Design Can Help Employers Remain Competitive
Job seekers now have more bargaining power than ever, and employers are taking a benefits-focused approach to hiring and retention. Over the past couple of years, the workforce has undergone multiple changes in employee expectations. A renewed focus on health benefits, well-being, and culture has widened the gap between what employees want and what their […]
Prediabetes: When to Worry About the Precursor to Diabetes
Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes, you may have prediabetes. Have you ever heard of prediabetes? Few have, but it is an issue that — if left untreated — can evolve into a diabetes diagnosis. There are two types of diagnoses: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes often results from an […]
An Affordable Healthcare Alternative for Non-Benefited Employees
Employers are the principal source of health insurance in the United States1, however, most Americans are unable to afford basic health care expenses. Under the traditional fee-for-service model, individuals must meet deductibles or pay expensive copays to see a primary care physician. In addition to employees who can’t afford their health plans’ deductible and copays, […]