Healthcare Finance News April 21, 2020
Max Sullivan

Employees report worsening mental, social health due to COVID-19.

A new study shows many still employed during the coronavirus pandemic have experienced worsening well-being, including their mental health, social lives and finances.

Fifty-one percent of the employees who took OptumHealth’s recent survey reported worse mental well-being, while 54% reported worse social well-being. The survey was released last week and included 500 employees from companies in seven different industries ranging from healthcare to hospitality. Forty percent also feel less productive at work, according to the survey, while 27% report declining physical health.

Most of those who experienced declines in their well-being said it was “somewhat worse” since the coronavirus pandemic spread across all 50 states. However, 12% said they suffered from...

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