Fierce Healthcare May 7, 2024
Employers are in a strong position to lead the charge in changing the conversation around obesity care, according to a new report from the Milken Institute.
The group released a how-to guide employers of all sizes can use to push for obesity to be recognized as a chronic condition, driving a more multifaceted model for care and addressing the stigma that exists around weight.
The guidebook notes that obesity and conditions related to it are having a major impact on healthcare costs, accounting for $425.5 billion in costs for the civilian workforce, according to a recent study. This includes higher medical costs for both employers and employees as well as costs related to absenteeism.
Sarah Wells Kocsis, director of the...
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