The American workforce continues to face a very serious issue: health and healthcare costs. As the number of chronic diseases increases so does the cost of health care. A recent study had shown that 45% of Americans have at least one chronic disease. Common diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease are proven to decrease productivity in the workplace in addition to driving healthcare benefits costs. The good news is these diseases are both preventable and treatable. In recent years, trends have shown that three dollars of every four spent on healthcare are spent on treatment rather than preventative wellness. Wellness programs aim to turn this statistic around.
