by Gaurav Sharda | Sep 14, 2021 | For Business, Healthcare Costs, Prevention, Weight Management
Driving participation and keeping employees engaged in a health and well-being program is a challenge many employers have experienced. There are proven ways, however, to improve participation. For example, research published by the Rand Company shows that incentives...
by Gaurav Sharda | Aug 16, 2021 | For Business, Habit Change, Prevention, Whole Person Health
Our healthcare system is backwards. Instead of placing emphasis on attaining and maintaining wellness, it focuses on treating (and monetizing) illness. Basically, it’s “sick care,” not “well care.” By the time an individual seeks treatment for an illness, it’s likely...
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 | Jun 17, 2021 | Chronic Disease, For Business, Habit Change, Prevention
Chronic disease is a pandemic in the U.S., costing employers, health plans, and the entire health system billions each year. We’ve seen this growing wave building for years but it’s been challenging to slow it down, let alone reverse the trend. This is why so many...
by Gaurav Sharda | May 27, 2021 | For Business, Mental Health, Prevention, Whole Person Health
When we talk about “health,” we think of one’s physical health. What has become even more apparent during the pandemic is how much one’s mental health affects our physical health. They are mutually inclusive. Now that we’re finally seeing the end of the coronavirus...
by Gaurav Sharda | May 24, 2021 | For Business, Genetics, Prevention, Weight Management
Nicole’s Lifestyle Change Story When her father died of a heart attack at the age of just 56 years old, Nicole realized she needed to make some changes in her life – not just to lose weight, but to live a healthier life for herself and her family. With the help...
