Three healthcare gaps to address now

Employers should seize the opportunity to create meaningful change by offering inclusive benefits and targeting coverage gaps for women and minority groups as well as services relating to mental health.
Diversity of thought and experience are critical for business success. Yet our Health Trends 2024 research shows that employers often miss the mark when it comes to providing healthcare benefits that meets the needs of the entire workforce. Notably, there are worrying gaps in benefits for women, ethnic minorities and those suffering from poor mental health.
Although insurers are making strides in improving their offerings, there’s still work to be done. Employers should seize the day and use data and analytics to identify gaps in coverage, and encourage insurers to create solutions that embrace inclusivity and benefit all employees.
Addressing the gaps by putting inclusion front and center
Employers that want to succeed in addressing inclusion gaps should ensure their benefits programs meet the needs of all their employees. Companies should therefore examine their current offerings to identify inequities. Once gaps are identified, firms should look to work with their brokers to identify insurance partners that are breaking the mold, delivering innovative solutions that put inclusion front and center.
Make sure you understand what your employees want rather than making assumptions, and look for providers that can deliver. For a step-by-step guide, download our Health Trends 2024 survey report.
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