Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be used to pay for telehealth, leveraging the power of these vehicles to ease the sting of rising out-of-pocket costs that make healthcare unaffordable. But there’s an even more effective way to leverage employer-provided benefit allowances. Employers are starting to adopt Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) in conjunction with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) called a Post-Deductible HRA.

There is a superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the cape. This month we are putting on the cape to fight the battle most employers face against absenteeism. The CDC reports that annual productivity losses linked to absenteeism cost employers $1,685 per employee. That’s a problem - one that's been going on for a long time, but yet we continue to take the same approach year after year.

As we bid farewell to the challenges of the past year and welcome a new beginning in 2024, the landscape of healthcare is evolving rapidly. One of the key disruptors reshaping the industry is the rise of in-home healthcare services, with EZaccessMD at the forefront of this revolutionary wave. For CFOs and HR representatives, the implications of embracing in-home healthcare solutions extend far beyond employee well-being. Here's how the shift towards in-home healthcare can be a game-changer for employers and their workforce in the year ahead:

The recent assassination of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, has sent shockwaves across the nation. This tragedy underscores growing tensions within a healthcare system that many feel is failing them. In reflection, it is essential to address why dissatisfaction with insurance giants like UnitedHealthcare has reached a boiling point, what needs to change, and how innovative solutions like EZaccessMD can deliver these changes.

As we celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week, it’s a fitting time to recognize the crucial role X-ray technologists play in modern healthcare. Beyond hospitals and clinics, the field has expanded into new settings, including the home. In-home X-ray services are emerging as a transformative option for employers and employees alike - offering substantial benefits that are reshaping healthcare delivery and cost management.

Access to healthcare is a challenge many families in the United States face, whether it’s due to disability, living in rural “healthcare deserts,” or dealing with the immediate aftermath of natural disasters like the devastating storms that recently swept across the East Coast. In these difficult times, when hospitals are stretched thin or inaccessible, having immediate access to care is essential, especially for those who can’t easily make it to a clinic. At EZaccessMD, we believe that no family should have to struggle to access the healthcare they need. Recent storms across the East Coast have highlighted just how critical in-home healthcare can be for families facing extreme weather conditions and other barriers.

In today’s fast-paced world, employee health is crucial, and same-day access to accurate diagnostics can make all the difference. National Ultrasound Awareness Month is the perfect time to spotlight the ultrasound, one of the most versatile and underappreciated tools in modern healthcare. Now, with the ability to bring ultrasounds directly to employees’ homes within a few hours, this technology is more accessible than ever, helping employers and benefit advisors enhance employee wellness, cut healthcare costs, and reduce absenteeism.

Telemedicine’s journey from early communication tools to cutting-edge digital healthcare is a story of innovation and transformation. What started with the simple exchange of medical information via telegraphs and telephones has evolved into a preferred method of care that connects patients and doctors across the miles that separate them. As we trace this timeline, we uncover the remarkable technological breakthroughs that have shaped the way we deliver and receive care.

Telemedicine has become a cornerstone of modern healthcare, providing remote consultations that are both convenient and efficient. However, when it comes to comprehensive care, telemedicine falls short, particularly when physical exams or diagnostic tests are required. This is where the combination of telemedicine and in-home urgent care truly shines. By integrating these services, patients receive a level of care that is both thorough and immediate, bridging the gap between virtual and in-person medical attention.

Did you know the average cost of employee health insurance premiums for single coverage was $8,435 in 2023? To make matters worse, preliminary hearings are anticipating a potential increase near 30% for HDHP in 2025. One way employers are combating these costs is by integrating in-home urgent care with telemedicine. Telehealth doctors send a medical technologist to the employee's home or office if further testing is needed for a diagnosis. Here's how employers have reaped the rewards in 2024: