In the current economic environment, employers have cut back on some of the traditional perks that motivate and incentivize employees, such as stock options, company cars and tuition reimbursement. And, with changes in healthcare legislation pending, even traditional health benefits don’t guarantee an employee quality healthcare. In fact, navigating an employer’s health benefits can seem like less of a perk and more of a chore to many employees. Employers need to think about offering the best possible healthcare as having implications beyond insuring employees. Giving employees access to the best possible healthcare reduces absenteeism, minimizes distractions associated with navigating a complex health system and allows employees to be happier, have greater peace of mind and as a result, be more productive in the workplace.
It’s no secret that our medical system today is strained beyond its capacity, and patients are receiving limited attention from their healthcare providers. And this reality will likely worsen when the new healthcare legislation is enacted. With the majority of employed Americans enrolling for their annual health benefits in the coming months, now is an opportune time to evaluate what is most important, in terms of healthcare, to employees.
The company I co-founded, PinnacleCare, helps its members gain access to the best healthcare possible. PinnacleCare is a private health advisory that prides itself on being highly customizable for its members. This means PinnacleCare strives to identify and implement healthcare tailored to each individual member’s needs.
Essentially, the ultimate goal of health advisors at PinnacleCare is to provide every member with unrivaled peace of mind and convenience since they know that PinnacleCare is managing all the details regarding their health. Some important services PinnacleCare provides to help promote better health outcomes are universally compatible electronic health records (available 24/7/365), objective and independent research and information about all treatment options, and a private pay option to provide all of the services the healthcare system can no longer afford to provide.
For employers, PinnacleCare provides a valuable service because healthier employees are happier and more productive. PinnacleCare health advisors dedicate themselves to helping employees navigate the healthcare system, which allows the individual to be more focused and less distracted in the workplace. Additionally, a private health advisory service, such as PinnacleCare, incorporated into an employee’s benefits package, is a unique, differentiating factor which showcases an employer’s commitment to health and may help companies retain employees.
During the season of benefits enrollment, I encourage everybody to think about the greatest perk in life: health. Good health is a gift that must be protected, and given the uncertainty of the future of healthcare in America, now is the time to determine how to protect that gift of health. For many people, a private health advisory may be an important component to ensuring the best healthcare possible.
To learn more about PinnacleCare, please visit www.pinnaclecare.com.