Employers face rising costs from linked health conditions: Cigna Healthcare.
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Employers face rising costs from linked health conditions: Cigna Healthcare. More than a fifth of people living with linked cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity have multiple diagnoses, with most being in their peak working years, according to new insights from Cigna Healthcare. The provider's analysis found that 20 per cent of individuals with these "cardiodiabesity" conditions are managing more than one diagnosis, while 75 per cent are aged within their core working years. It found that cardiovascular disease affects four in ten people, and obesity affects a quarter, while diabetes impacts more than one in six. The provider notes that these conditions together are associated with a greater risk of serious health complications. Meanwhile, Cigna Healthcare has launched Vital ShiftsSM, a data-led programme aimed at supporting people with or at risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. It includes the Condition Coaching Programme, which offers confidential, one-to-one support for higher-risk individuals and uses data and clinical insight to identify people earlier and support timely intervention. The provider said the aim is to help reduce avoidable complications, costs, and absences, and improve workforce productivity. Cigna Healthcare Chief Medical Officer, Global Health Benefits, International Health Dr. Lori Stetz says: "Slowing, and in...
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