More Employers Aid Disease Management

About 8 out of 10 large U.S. companies are trying to help their workers better manage long-term health conditions, a survey has found. That’s an increase from half of the companies the year before. Some employers are providing personal health coaches or on-site clinics. Some are waiving copayments for some drugs. People with diabetes, heart disease and other conditions account for a large share of health insurance costs. Keeping these workers healthier can reduce costs. McClatchy-Tribune Information Services wrote about the trend April 3.