HealthLeaders Media September 14, 2021
“The ability to access care virtually has gained momentum and become a valued option for employees,” says Mercer.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– The 2021 Mercer Health on Demand survey also detected a big bump in employee interest in other digital health options, including apps to find providers and virtual reality tools for self-care.
– The pandemic has had a material impact on the mental, financial, and physical health of employees, with more than half of U.S. employees feeling some level of stress in the last year.
– Nearly one-fourth say they experienced mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, a fifth are financially worse off, and nearly a fifth feel less physically healthy or fit.
– However, 53% of...