Utilization of health care is one of the many things impacted by COVID-19. Though the statistics may be startling, they only tell part of the story. Employers face clear risks when it comes to the financial impact of this deferral of care.
Help your employees re-engage with their health and start a fresh path forward. Virtual care and at-home diagnostic services paired with care outreach and case management from Optum provide accessible care to those in need.
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4 in 10 adults
deferred care as of June 2020 due to COVID-191
10K+ deaths
from breast and colorectal cancer in the next decade2
5.4% increase
in national health spending projected for the year3
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Biometric screenings for the COVID-19 situation
Support employee health and well-being by adding at-home kits to your biometric program.
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The value of an Optum on-site clinic
Provide employees with access to convenient, high-quality health care right at work.
Sources:
- American Hospital Association. Study: 4 in 10 U.S. adults deferred medical care due to COVID-19 worries.
- Healthcare Financial Management Association. Healthcare leaders grapple with deferred care crisis.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. NHE Fact Sheet.