Introducing Health Advocate’s NEW Chronic Care Solutions Program

Health insurance costs for employers and employees continue to rise. New research conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust has found that the majority of employers are trying to make up for their own rising costs by asking workers to pay much more for their care with higher premiums, copays and deductibles.

Chances are that a small percentage of a company’s employees account for the rising healthcare costs. In fact, chronic diseases are among the most common, preventable and costly of all health conditions, accounting for more than 75 percent of total healthcare spending.

To address the issue of rising health costs, Health Advocate launched its Chronic Care Solutions Program, a powerful approach to helping employees with chronic illness improve their health and quality of life.

Chronic Care Solutions is designed to improve health outcomes and reduce costs associated with specific conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

Health Advocate’s Chronic Care Solutions Program uses advanced data analytics combined with intensive targeted chronic care coaching by registered nurses.

Caring support

Employees who have been identified as having one or more chronic health conditions have access to Health Advocate’s experienced registered nurses, who will partner with them to help them control symptoms, manage their condition, and follow their treatment plans. Nurse Coaches work with employees over a period of 4-6 months, via telephone appointments, helping them to set customized goals and create strategies that are tailored to their needs. This highly personalized program also allows Nurse Coaches to identify and address “gaps in care” and other health risks, which can help employees keep their diseases from worsening and avoid preventable medical costs.

Health Advocate’s Chronic Care Solutions Program also helps employees:

·         Understand how to get the best from their medications, minimize side effects

and find affordable prescriptions

·         Learn how to monitor their condition over time—both at home and with the right medical tests

·         Recognize  early signs that their condition may be worsening

·         Find ways to handle symptoms and knowing when to call their doctor

·         Stay up-to-date with recommended preventive care and health screenings

Through the Chronic Care Solutions Program, employees can reduce the chances of their conditions progressing and developing complications in the years to come.  Nurses Coaches can also help employees make healthy lifestyle changes, including diet and physical activity, which are vital to controlling diseases and improving overall health.

If you already offer Health Advocate to your employees, we would be happy to tell you more about implementing our comprehensive Chronic Care Solutions Program—just contact your Health Advocate representative. If you do not currently offer our services and would like to know more about how Health Advocate can benefit your organization, please call us at 866-385-8033, prompt #2.