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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and creates an enormous burden for people, communities, and healthcare providers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an American dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. And between 2019 and 2020, heart disease cost the U.S. about $252.2 billion in health care services, medicines, and lost productivity.

Prior to March 2020, telemedicine was a rarely used service. It wasn’t common to video chat with your doctor or receive medical care over the phone or via email. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more doctors are turning to telemedicine in order to stay engaged with patients and provide health care services.

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Medicaid/Medicare payers, and community health programs work year-round to improve preventive care compliance. Yet many beneficiaries still skip their annual screenings due to work conflicts, transportation issues, or a lack of understanding about the long-term value of preventive care.

As we head into 2021, employers are looking to turn the page on a tough year. However, the push for digital health and wellness programs is still prevalent and should be part of your 2021 plan. As many organizations remain remote, employees are missing out on health and wellness perks that were available while working in the office. It is important for employers to keep their employees motivated to stay healthy, especially through the winter months. 

Employee wellbeing is no longer just a buzzword; it's a strategic imperative for organizations aiming to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Here are four employee wellness strategies to modernize your approach and make employee wellbeing a top priority.