Recent trends in the employee benefits market highlight a significant gap that could impact your team’s health and productivity: the need for a proactive approach to keep people well, rather than just treat them when they are ill.
That’s the message we picked up from the Employee Benefits Market Insight report by Mercer Marsh Benefits. The authors say that private medical insurance face a number of complexities in mental health, highlighting the importance of early identification and support. In similar news, musculoskeletal (MSK) issues represent a high spend, suggesting a need for alternative solutions beyond insurance.
We agree with the report authors when they say that businesses would do well to tailor benefits that fit around the employees. A proactive approach to mental health and MSK, with early and easy access to a physiotherapist or medical professional, may help nip emerging issues in the bud before they escalate into a larger issue, helping reduce the liklihood that employee will need to go off sick.
A standalone mental health or MSK service, like that offered by Verve Healthcare’s Verve On Demand product, could see all employees accessing help; not just those who are covered by PMI or – increasingly – where the PMI does not cover specific need.
The report authors say employee engagement with virtual services for mental health, physiotherapy, and GP access is rising. As usage grows, providers face the challenge of maintaining service quality. Employers need to know that their people are receiving care to the right standard, with a focus on helping keep that employee healthy and productive.
Verve Health Assessments can keep your teams on track, improving their health and your bottom line
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