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Answer: C. Average age is 60 years.
Researchers have shown that the population suffering from multiple chronic conditions (MCC) tends to have the highest risk of future healthcare expenditures1. According to an analysis of insurance health claims data, Benefit Performance Associates (BPA) found the average age of those suffering from four or more chronic conditions to be 50 years of age2. BPA has also found that the top 20% of healthcare claimants are utilizing approximately 80% of the spends2.
Additionally, a literature review by Johns (2009) revealed that the percentage of lost productivity related to presenteeism, which is described as showing up for work while sick, has increased to 53% and has been found to cost over an annual of 24 million dollars, as compared to a reported annual loss of 21 million dollars for absenteeism.
The Integrated Health Advocacy Program (IHAP) is reducing healthcare costs for this at-risk population by assisting these individuals become active participants in their healthcare. To learn more about an evidenced-based approach that will exceed employers’ expectations of a wellness program, contact Maria E. J. Kuhn at 630-761-4427 or mkuhn@ihap.com.
REFERENCES:
1 Krause, C.M., Jones, C.S., Joyce, S., Kuhn, M.E.J., Curtin, K., Murphy, L.P., Krause, C.M.J., Boan, B., and Lucas, D.R. (2006). The impact of a multidisciplinary, integrated approach on improving the health and quality of care for individuals dealing with multiple chronic conditions. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 76(1), 109-114.
2 Benefit Performance Associates. (2016). Health Claims Data Analysis.
3 Johns, G. (2009). Presenteeism in the Workplace: A review and research agenda. Journal of Organizational Behavior.31, 519-542 (2010).
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