Most Employees Are Delaying Medical Care

A health and productivity research non-profit surveyed more than 5,000 US employees in order to get a better understanding about what medical treatments have been and/or are being delayed and why.

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According to their research, more than 1 out of 4 employees is not up to date with preventative screenings and/or immunizations that are past due. Further, almost 6 out of 10 employees were delaying treatment currently because of prohibitive cost or insurance issues, which can often lead to greater incurred expenses for both the affected employee and their employer down the line. 

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Supply side issues are also causing a significant amount of delayed medical care, with more than 4 out of 10 respondents claiming they have delayed care because of difficulties obtaining an appointment with a medical professional to address the issue. 

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Ongoing concerns about COVID infection are giving pause to more than one-third of survey respondents, as well, who are delaying medical treatment in order to avoid encountering the contagion at a healthcare facility.

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