New research has found that mental health support is the ‘most attractive’ service for over two thirds of employers (67%) when selecting business healthcare cover.
Healthcare provider Benenden Health conducted research among 54 intermediary brokers in the healthcare sector and found that faster GP access and diagnostics were also a top priority for employers at 47% and 19% respectively. Three quarters (74%) of intermediaries found employer expectations of healthcare services have changed in the last 12-18 months, with employers demanding a "more comprehensive" level of cover than before. Employers were also more focused on immediate access to services, particularly digital services, following waiting times for NHS England reaching record highs l...
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