To better engage your employees toward improved health, they need a more convenient, accessible, and personalized way to manage their health. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Most employers agree: a more convenient, digital approach is required to support employees' health beyond the four walls of care delivery. But there are seemingly countless patient engagement point solutions on the market. How do you choose? How can you meet the diverse needs of your employees without overwhelming them with apps, platforms and programs to manage—especially those managing one or more conditions?

For some time, it has fallen on employers themselves to identify and offer solutions that address the health needs of their employees. As a result, your team is left with the time-consuming responsibility of sourcing and managing numerous vendors across health and wellness, disease-specific interventions and care navigation support.

But here's the good news: progressive health plans are now starting to deliver more holistic and convenient support to employees beyond the four walls. Known as digital health management, this new approach takes more of the burden off of employer benefits leaders while delivering enhanced employee experience and outcomes. Getting these services from the plan allows for tighter integration with plan design, providers, and health care data.