Next-Gen Benefits: Merging Science and Strategy for a Healthier Workforce
Science and strategy are converging to create a new era in employee benefits centered around next-gen solutions. This development comes at a critical time as employees recognize that the current healthcare system is not truly optimized for their best health.
As Greg Stancil, Scott Insurance VP, puts it,
“The system is designed to allow us to survive in a state of sickness, not thrive in a state of health. This is not healthcare at this point but sick care.”
Employees are looking for better solutions—ones that are hyper-personalized to help them understand their unique health risks and educate them on options and steps to take before problems arise or worsen. By working with organizations that provide these next-gen solutions, employers have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their workforce while increasing their ability to attract top talent and potentially reducing overall health care spend through more targeted interventions.
At a recent conference, Scott Benefit Services hosted several next-gen solution providers who shared some of the exciting developments employers can harness to promote better employee health.
Everyone’s Talking About It: Metabolic Health
“Metabolic health” is quickly becoming a primary focus for engaged employers as concerns about chronic illness increase. The general and widely used definition of metabolic health includes good health overall and a low risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure. However, factors and underlying conditions that impact metabolic health can vary from person to person.
SelectWell, one of the presenters at our Fall Benefits Conference, is a precision health and wellness company that provides a solution to address this growing area of concern by focusing on personalized health strategies.
How SelectWell works:
- On-site Advanced Biomarker Testing: Comprehensive metabolic and cardiovascular screenings performed in the workplace give employees actionable insights.
- Personalized Health Coaching: Clinical health coaches work one-on-one with employees, helping them interpret their results and build a health plan that fits their lifestyle.
- Ongoing Support and Accountability: Regular check-ins and follow-up testing keep employees engaged and on track. If early signs of chronic disease appear, they’re referred to specialists before problems escalate.
The impact? Employees are empowered to take a more proactive approach to their health care, leading to a healthier, happier and more engaged workforce.
Interventional Orthopedics: An Alternative Solution to Surgery
Interventional orthopedics is another emerging next-gen solution focused on offering an alternative to surgery. Regenexx, another presenter at our conference and a leading company in this field, uses orthobiologics to offer a less invasive alternative to surgery, repairing joints through image-guided injections. Companies partnering with Regenexx report that employees address issues normally requiring surgery sooner and recover more quickly.
Benefits of interventional orthopedics:
- Minimizes time away from work
- Reduces unnecessary surgeries by up to 70%
- Saves up to 70% of costs on issues normally resulting in surgery
- Results in a higher long-term success rate
- Provides employees with a valued alternative
In a world of rapidly evolving employee benefits, employers partnering with organizations offering next-gen solutions can open the door for their employees to experience better health and a brighter future. To learn more about our strategic, forward-thinking approach to employee benefits, or to discuss opportunities to improve the health and well-being of your workforce, contact a Scott Benefits Consultant.