New research from Optum says that - when gauging whether employers need health management programs in their wellness offerings - the focus should be less on medical cost savings and more on the benefits for increased productivity and risk reduction. Optum's annual health management in the workplace survey flagged some developing trends that can help employers get the most out of their wellness programs.
According to Optum, when individuals participated in a health management program and successfully improved their health or lifestyle, the average productivity savings was $353 per year. Participants were also absent 0.2 fewer days than nonparticipants.
Read more details about the study here.
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