by Emmy Kissinger | Aug 15, 2022 | Benefit Design, Corporate Health, For Business, Healthcare Costs, Whole Person Health
What is Engagement-Based Pricing? Engagement-based pricing is a payment model in which the employer or health plan only pays when their employees utilize the service. At Newtopia that means the employer does not pay unless their employees register and continue to...
by Gaurav Sharda | Sep 7, 2021 | Benefit Design, For Business, Habit Change, Whole Person Health
This is a post by Newtopia CEO Jeff Ruby, originally posted on Forbes. As organizations across the country gear up to bring their employees back to the office after more than a year of working remotely, managers and human resources teams are busily...
by Gaurav Sharda | Aug 2, 2021 | Benefit Design, Chronic Disease, For Business, Healthcare Costs, Prevention
The US Census Bureau predicts that by 2034—less than 15 years from now—there will be 77 million seniors age 65 and older in the US, outnumbering those age 18 or under. In terms of cost, the impact on an aging population is significant for providers, payers, and...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jul 13, 2021 | Benefit Design, Chronic Disease, For Business, Mental Health
Over the course of the pandemic, millions of Americans have reported increased instances of depression and anxiety. Forty-two percent say they’ve gained weight, with the average gain being 29 pounds. Another 47% say they’ve delayed or canceled healthcare services. Now...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 13, 2021 | Benefit Design, For Business, Habit Change, Mental Health, Whole Person Health
As we’re nearing the end of the pandemic, it’s time to take a new look at your benefits programs, especially health and well-being programs. According to a survey report from the American Psychological Association, the emotional, physical, and financial stressors of...
by Gaurav Sharda | Jun 7, 2021 | Benefit Design, For Business, Healthcare Costs, Whole Person Health
The general health of an individual is traditionally measured based on indicators such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels, weight, and other vitals. Research, however, now indicates that Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) play a much larger...
