Employee Wellbeing

Relentless Health Value: Episode 462 with Converging Health’s…

Today, Dr. Scott Conard discusses the evolution of his life’s work, focusing on his current collaboration with Mike Adams from 7-Eleven to support their plan members. Their efforts revolve around a few striking yet common insights that many plan sponsors will recognize in their own data. One key finding: roughly 70% of individuals who exceed […]

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HR Director’s Dilemma: How Corporate Financial Incentives Impact Employee Healthcare Costs and Access

As an HR director, managing employee benefits is one of the most impactful ways to support your workforce. Yet, navigating the complexities of healthcare costs and access has never been more challenging. Corporate financial incentives—the unseen forces behind many decisions in the healthcare system—play a critical role in shaping the quality and affordability of care

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The Hidden Cost of Overutilization and Lack of Primary Care: A Call to Action for CFOs and HR Directors

As leaders responsible for balancing the financial health of your organizations with the well-being of your employees, you face a complex challenge: managing escalating health insurance costs without compromising the quality of care. Two often-overlooked factors significantly driving these costs are the overutilization of medical services and a lack of primary care engagement among employees.

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Revolutionizing Population Health Risk Reduction: A Shift from Historical Costs to Root Causes

Written by Scott Conard, MD When it comes to population health risk reduction, the conversation is evolving. Historically, in the U.S., managing health costs has often been approached from an actuarial perspective—calculating insurance premiums based on past expenses and statistical projections. While this method has served its purpose, it focuses on trailing indicators like price

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The Real Enemy in Healthcare Benefits: Fighting Disease, Not Just Managing Costs

By Mike Adams and Scott Conard MD When it comes to healthcare benefits planning, companies often get sidetracked, thinking that the main challenge is controlling costs. But here’s the real truth: the true enemy isn’t high premiums or rising deductibles; it’s the disease itself. Disease is what drives up healthcare costs, disrupts productivity, and takes

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Health Risk Engagement Strategies: Driving Change Before It’s Too Late

For executives managing health plans, one of the biggest challenges is engaging individuals who are in the early stages of disease risk progression but feel perfectly fine. These individuals, often unaware of the looming consequences, present a significant opportunity—and a unique challenge—to healthcare strategies. Once someone becomes symptomatic, behavior change is much easier; they’re desperate

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The Critical Role of Health Insurance in Employee Wellbeing

Jan 09, 2025 The state of healthcare in America today is far from ideal, with many employees struggling to access affordable, high-quality care. Health insurance plays a crucial role in employee wellbeing, impacting not only their physical health but also their financial stability and overall job satisfaction. Employers who recognize and prioritize the importance of

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