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In a recent study, Summus Global surveyed HR and benefits leaders across the country to better understand employer-provided benefits, virtual specialty care, and gaps in current employee health care benefits.
Summus reports 74% of benefits leaders are looking to streamline and consolidate employee benefits, as well as drive employee recruitment, engagement, and productivity, all within the next year. A majority (86%) of employees with benefits are satisfied with current health and medical benefits offerings, however many are overwhelmed with the selection of 50 narrow, condition-specific solutions.
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"When employees have too many options that are not integrated, they just don't use them," said Julian Flannery, Summus CEO.
"Consolidating into a broad, integrated platform that provides high quality access to leading specialist expertise across any health question helps employees get the personalized longitudinal support they need to make good decisions that result in better health outcomes."
Creating compelling health and medical benefits packages for employees is essential in the attraction and retention of top candidates, but even still the selection is difficult due to the vast number of available solutions. Solutions that address a range of conditions, deliver high quality care, and offer personalized care for unique health concerns can strengthen employee satisfaction and contribute to better health outcomes.
Even with this being the case, most employees (as well as their families) lack access to this specialty care:
- 35% of the leaders surveyed don't offer virtual specialty care
- For those that do, less than half are satisfied with the quality, selection, or cost
More than a third of benefits leaders believe that virtual specialty care will address employee needs.
"As the virtual front door to high quality specialty care, Summus supports employees in using their health care benefits more effectively, improving their experience, and building a healthier and more productive workforce while driving material cost savings for employers," said Flannery.
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