Study: Three years of data reveals top five clinical conditions driving 50% of employers’ health car

In an extensive analysis of patient claims data, health plan member engagement has emerged as employers’ single best-practice solution for controlling costs and improving outcomes for their employees. In the fifth joint white paper by the Health Action Council and UnitedHealthcare, a comprehensive analysis of 320,000+ covered lives identified 50% of nearly $2 billion in cost to employers was limited to five conditions: Cancer – 15%, Musculoskeletal – 13%, Cardiovascular – 9%,...