Employer Healthcare Strategies

Many companies are continuously seeking innovative ways to enhance benefit offerings, improve employee health, and reduce health plan costs. One of the standout solutions that has been a mainstay for forward-thinking employers are employee biometric screenings. According to the 2023 Employer Health and Benefits Survey, 42% of large companies offering health benefits include biometric screenings in their wellness programs (KFF, 2023). But what exactly are these screenings, and why should your business consider them?

Launched in 2018, CareATC’s video-based personal health assessment (PHA) was an industry first bringing clarity to personalized lab results. A custom video built for each patient provides an easy-to-understand overview of their most important lab values and a clear call to action to discuss results with their CareATC primary care provider. 

The CareATC Mobile App features some exciting updates, providing members a better way for employees to engage in their health and well-being.

As an employer, if you’re not doing anything with your aggregate biometric data, then you’re missing out on a big opportunity to make wellness work for you. 

What exactly is biometric data? A biometric screening is a test that measures height, weight, and other biological factors such as temperature and blood pressure. This type of screening is a basic way of obtaining fundamental information about general health. In 2015, 50% of large employers offered this type of screening on an annual basis, but only 18% of small to mid-sized businesses offer this type of screening. And unfortunately, many of these employers leave this potential goldmine of information woefully undisturbed.