In the middle of a public health crisis, every industry is forced to adapt, shifting and implementing new strategies to make health and safety top priority. The healthcare industry is no exception. Many onsite and nearsite health centers have pivoted to a virtual-first environment to protect the safety of staff while ensuring employees’ access to […]

Medical error is the third leading cause of death in America, just behind heart disease and cancer. Common lapses like diagnostic errors, miscommunications, and medication mix-ups make it clear that putting something as valuable as your health into the right hands is critical. Top hospitals across the country, often referred to as Centers of Excellence […]

Employee benefits can be difficult to comprehend and challenging to communicate. On top of the complexity, populations often only think about benefits during annual enrollment season. The global pandemic has pushed many workforces to a remote environment and employers are now forced to navigate benefits communications in the new normal. Ensuring your employees not only […]

Wellness programs, which include wellness activities and associated incentives or rewards, wellness coaching services, and biometric health screenings, provide a means for employers of all sizes to drive engagement among employees and encourage healthy behaviors. Biometric screenings specifically play a critical role in early detection of certain health issues, such as risk for a chronic condition, and […]

Navigating a broken healthcare system is challenging and can cause some to take shortcuts or delay care due to confusion or unaffordable treatment. In 2016, a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation discovered that 43% of households opted out of getting a recommended test or treatment altogether due to high-costs, while a survey from Bankrate revealed that 57% of […]

What is occupational health? Broadly defined, occupational health is a multidisciplinary field focused on the health and safety of workforces from an environmental standpoint. It is a coordinated effort between the employer, employee, safety manager, risk management, and the medical team. Together, they prioritize workplace health and safety to reduce hazards, promote worker health, and prevent and […]