October 2007

Employee benefits show trends toward preventive care   

Employers are beginning to take more interest in preventive healthcare, according to the trends spotted by benefits experts at Watson Wyatt.

A number of benefits trends may be of interest to chiropractors, especially those who work with corporation.

Trends include:

• Incentives for healthy behaviors and penalties for unhealthy behaviors;
• Full coverage for preventive care benefits;
• Health coaches and on-site health centers;
• More choice to meet individual needs;
• More communication and tools;
• More health-savings accounts and fewer plan options; and
• Scrutiny of spousal/dependent coverage.

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