Ongoing, chronic illnesses affect over 150 million Americans, nearly 50% of the total population. More and more people are living with not just one chronic illness (such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or cancer) but with two or more conditions. Disparities in chronic illness occur by race. By the year 2023, the top seven chronic illnesses in the US are projected to have a total impact of nearly $5 trillion in treatment costs and lost economic output. Join Health Links™, along with national and local experts, to learn more about how to prevent and manage chronic illness in your workplace.
After watching this webinar, you will be able to:
• Define and understand how chronic illness impacts your workforce and employee medical plan
• Build a plan to prevent and manage chronic illness in your workplace
• Support employees with chronic illnesses through evidence-based programs/resources
