Guide

8 Ways Virtual Visits Support Chronic Disease Management

The prevalence of chronic conditions and related lifestyle risk factors among workers comprises a growing concern for employers. In fact, an estimated 40% of adults3 live with at least two of these conditions. This includes preventable chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, stroke, heart disease, lung disease, or kidney disease. 

It's no wonder why employers incur about $36.4 billion in costs from absenteeism in the workplace attributed to these preventable chronic diseases. What is this chronic disease costing your organization?

In this guide, you will discover how virtual visits: 

• Can effectively manage and even prevent chronic illness
• How they increase accessibility to care
• How they improve patient outcomes,
• How they ultimately drive down the employers’ healthcare costs