Employers have long served as catalysts for change within the health care system. By leveraging purchasing power and influence, they have pushed the market toward greater value, transparency and delivery system change. And they continue to innovate despite challenges that include rising health care costs; the growing well-being needs of the workforce; global disparities and health inclusion challenges; and breakneck-speed technological advancements, among numerous other hurdles.
To meet the evolving needs of their workforce, employers need actionable insights and strategies to effectively navigate the complex health and well-being landscape. Our Viewpoints series provides employers with in-depth analysis and practical guidance on critical topics.
- Pharmacy benefits – With over a quarter of employers’ health care dollars (in the United States) attributed to payments for prescription drugs, growing concerns about the cost of pharmacy benefits and medication affordability are driving new and diversified strategies.
- Value-based care – Employers and their partners must continue to push for high-value care globally, with the goal of better outcomes with a positive experience at an affordable cost.
- Well-being strategies – In the face of surging health care costs and increasing employee health care needs in the U.S. and around the world, workforce well-being strategies aimed at helping employees get well, stay well and thrive are more important than ever.
- Women’s health – Implementing robust and targeted strategies to address the health and well-being needs of women in the workforce can lead to improved productivity, lower health care costs and a more engaged and satisfied workforce.
- Mental health – Employers must ensure that they drive value in their mental health strategy, which needs to be comprehensive, rooted in evidence and focused on improving outcomes.
- Obesity management – Now more than ever, providing evidence-based treatment for obesity that prioritizes health and well-being outcomes is an employer priority.
- Cancer support – To address and ultimately reverse an alarming growth in cancer-related cases and costs, employers must revisit programs focused on the prevention and early detection of cancer, support treatment strategies that focus on high-quality, cost-effective care and ensure a more supportive patient experience.
The Viewpoints empower employers to develop targeted approaches that improve workforce health, enhance productivity, and manage rising health care costs. By leveraging these resources, employers can make informed decisions that align with their organizational goals, ultimately driving better outcomes and a more supportive work environment.
Additional Viewpoints will appear in the coming months.
