Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people live, work, and play that directly impact health and quality of life outcomes. They include things like access to fresh food, reliable transportation, safe housing, childcare, and more. While these conditions may not come to mind when thinking about a person’s medical health, social determinants […]
Return on investment, also referred to as “ROI” for short, is a core concept in determining the performance and value of vendor partnerships, benefits strategies, and more. In this blog, we’ll help HR leaders like you get a solid foundation of what ROI encompasses, some issues you may find with it in the broader healthcare […]
Getting a clear picture into your organization’s healthcare costs can be difficult. A lack of insight into who is getting care and where presents significant challenges for organizations looking to get a handle on healthcare spending. However, your claims data can be a treasure trove of insights. Partnering with a healthcare provider or a claims […]
While it’s not often thought of this way, obesity is a complex chronic disease that occurs when an individual’s weight is higher than what is considered healthy for their height. Factors like physical activity, sleep, social determinants of health, certain medications, and even genetics can have an impact on excess weight gain that many people […]
Benefits leaders can breathe a sigh of relief as the end of the year approaches and the benefits enrollment sprint has wrapped up, for now. Yet with the holiday season in full swing, it’s already time to start planning for next year. For leaders thinking about their company’s benefits strategy, here are some benefits trends […]
When it comes to work satisfaction, productivity, and collaboration, employee engagement is at the heart. Without it, the other three can’t exist…which is why engagement should be the strongest component of any wellness solution. Interacting with a workplace wellness program can (and will) translate to better engagement across the organization. What is employee engagement? Gallup […]