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Do you sometimes worry that your healthcare benefits work for some employees but not all of them? If so, you’re thinking about health equity — and your company isn’t the only one concerned about this issue. Let’s look at some telltale signs your organization might have a health equity problem.

Paytient’s monthly look at major headlines in the health and benefits space. Our roundup for April 2022 includes everything from insights on medical debt in the U.S. to new benefits that could help employees build up emergency savings.

Most people would concede that preventive care is important, yet more than one-third of Americans skip annual eye exams for monetary reasons. Here’s why you should make a point of routinely visiting your eye doctor — even when your vision seems fine.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who looks forward to a visit to the dentist, but taking care of your oral hygiene is incredibly important to whole-body health. Here’s why you should start prioritizing your oral health today.

It’s absolutely vital to take your medications as prescribed by your doctor. Despite this importance, up to 50% of patients don’t take their prescriptions as instructed. Where’s the disconnect?

By establishing a relationship with a primary care physician and nurturing that bond over time, you can get truly comprehensive care from a partner who knows your complete health history. Ask these questions the next time you’re searching for a PCP — and note two common considerations you can ignore.