A U.S. study found that 26% of employees with the condition have had their work "impacted," meaning that they are either out of work or working reduced hours.
"Inflation, an uncertain economy and the ongoing churn from the Great Resignation have placed benefits offerings squarely at the forefront of talent attraction and retention strategies," says David Reid, CEO, and co-founder of Ease.
The digital health solutions company surveyed more than 300 health plan officials from a range of payer types, with the goal of providing a better understanding of what is top of mind in the industry.
"With the overall enrollment growth in the individual market, premium rates may have been developed more aggressively to maintain market competitiveness or establish market share for new entrants," the Milliman report says.
"A significant portion of the growth in health care spending over time has purchased health improvements, which should change the way in which the increase in spending is interpreted."