The world of healthcare from our point of view.
Making a note of doctors’ appointments to schedule in the new year isn’t the most exciting list to create around the holidays but doing so helps ensure you’re at your best. As you start the process, questions like ‘Which visits are necessary?’, ‘How often do I need to go?’, ‘What doctor do I see?’, and […]
Shaw Industries, a global flooring manufacturer headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, has also made a name for itself as a leader in employee health and wellness. To meet the care needs of their 36,000 associates and dependents, Shaw partnered with Premise Health to build an integrated and innovative care delivery model. Through these intentional efforts, Shaw […]
You’ve heard it time and time again: More people are using virtual care than ever. At Premise, approximately 30% of all visits are virtual. Why? Because of the convenience and flexibility digital health offers to busy people juggling work, life, and everything in-between. But for virtual visits to be effective, patients need to know how […]
In 2019, about 80% of large U.S. employers offered some kind of wellness program to their employees. Yet many wellness programs fail to achieve the goals they were established for – whether it’s a decrease in conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, or simple health improvements like moving more and getting better sleep. Seeing […]
Chronic conditions are a significant cost driver for employers with just five chronic diseases or risk factors costing employers $36.4 billion a year due to employees missing work. But what if there was another way to treat and even reverse these costly chronic conditions? What if your primary care provider could prescribe squats instead of […]
When we think about the value of exercise, we tend to concentrate on its physical benefits – weight management, and a desired physique. Equally as important are its positive effects on our current and future disease state and mental health. Exercise boosts energy and mood, decreases stress and anxiety, and improves self-confidence. Together, these benefits […]