Health Payer Intelligence August 29, 2019
Kelsey Waddill

– In the face of uncertain data regarding wellness programs’ efficacy and employees’ utilization, employers are revolutionizing their approach to employee wellness programs with an increased focus on the employee, as opposed to healthcare spending, according to a new Optum study.

“Employers are getting smart, serious and sophisticated in their approach to employee health and well-being,” the Optum study begins. “They are using data, demographics and technology in smart ways to fuel program innovation, relevancy and engagement.”

Optum’s survey looked at how 500 employers address employees’ wellness through an online survey.

The survey shows that as they improve their wellness programs, employers are considering behavioral wellness, the demographics of their work environment, complex or chronic disease management,...

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