During the webinar, Samantha Elliott from BASF demonstrated how they use Claritev’s proprietary platform, BenInsights®, to analyze data from different point solutions. The organization studied employee engagement rates and targeted efforts to enhance preventative care, particularly cancer screenings. BASF used the data analytics tools in BenInsights, and achieved increased compliance rates, notably in colorectal cancer screenings, leading to improved employee health and cutting down costs.

1. Leveraging Data Analytics for Wellness

The spotlight was on the transformative role of data analytics in enhancing wellness programs and reducing healthcare costs for employees. By harnessing the power of analytics, BASF has been able to significantly improve employee health outcomes and achieve substantial cost savings. 

2. Early Detection and Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions

The speakers emphasized the significant impact of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions on disability in the United States¹. The associated rising healthcare costs necessitate the innovation of data-guided solutions concerning MSK issues, with an emphasis on prevention and physical therapy. Initiatives such as radiology solutions along with physical therapy vendors have significantly contributed to lowering surgery rates and elevating the employee quality of life.

3. Reducing the Frequency of Emergency Room (ER) Visits

The webinar shed light on the high number of ER visits in the United States and the need to encourage employees towards pursuing alternative healthcare options. By raising awareness and educating the workforce about differing care levels, the speakers revealed a successful reduction in ER visits by approximately 11% annually. Employing advanced analytics tools to detect care gaps and chronic conditions within the workforce also played a substantial role in achieving this decline.

4. Implementing Point Solutions and Promoting Health Scorecards

One approach mentioned to control diseases like hypertension and diabetes was the collaboration with Omada, a digital care provider. Such partnerships prove crucial in managing specific health issues and inducing behavior change. Similarly, the speakers discussed the use of scorecards to monitor a range of metrics and customize strategies for different business units. Utilizing tools such as the BenInsights platform for descriptive and prescriptive analytics revolutionizes how health plans leverage data for improving health outcomes. 

5. Empowering Rural Health and Overcoming Healthcare Access Hurdles

The speakers made note of the challenges faced in reaching medical help in rural areas, vis-à-vis the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the issues already faced by rural communities. They stressed the need for effective communication, comprehending population needs, and cultivating solutions like mobile health services and at-home testing kits for screenings. Building credibility and getting leadership to concur on investing in health programs was highlighted as essential towards ameliorating these conditions.

¹ https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/musculoskeletal-disease-causes-most-disability-healthcare-spending-in-u-s-but-gets-less-than-2-of-nih-research-funds