Not only would integration have the potential to improve care and timely access for employees, but it could also reduce the headache for employers who often manage multiple mental/behavioral health vendors. (Image: Shutterstock)
Long before COVID-19, mental health was a serious concern for employers and a major cost driver. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention depression caused an estimated 200 million lost workdays each year at a cost of $17 billion to $44 billion to employers. The pandemic escalated the crisis, as levels of depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns skyrocketed the past year.
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