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Decline in Life Expectancy Not Driven by Specific Demographics, A Connection Gap in Healthcare Widens and Emerging Benefits Trends Include Caring for Caregivers

Written by CHC Wellbeing | Dec 13, 2019 9:56:21 PM

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It’s Not Just Poor White People Driving a Decline in Life Expectancy
New York Times

Recent declines in life expectancy in the U.S. have been attributed largely to white Americans in rural areas, but a new analysis found that the increased death rates among people in midlife extended to all racial and ethnic groups, and to suburbs and cities.

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Closing the Health Care Connection Gap
U.S. News & World Report

This connection gap between the doctor and patient is leading to a decline in not only in the overall patient experience, but also in physician ability to effectively and accurately diagnose and treat patients.

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Employee Demographics and New Technology Will Shape Benefit Trends In 2020
Employee Benefit News

Emerging benefit trends for 2020 include new technologies for HR, increased support for caregivers and an expanded set of offerings that effectively caters to an incredibly diverse workforce.

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