With healthcare costs continuing to rise, employers are trying to find ways to cut or even slow the increase. For 2005 it is estimated that the average healthcare cost is more than $8,400 per employee. Now employees are also paying a larger portion of the increase, but this may backfire and lead to employees deferring necessary care. This could be a great risk to their own health and lead to much higher costs in the long run.

There is a move now for consumer-directed healthcare as a solution to healthcare inflation. In order for this to work, employees will need to become more involved in their health care.

Employees need tools to become active participants in their own health care. PEHR Technologies has developed the ideal software to accomplish this goal. This easy to use program is carried by the employee on a USB flash drive called The Bartlett. It is secure and private, which is highly requested by employees. Being accessible 24/7 is critical in times of emergencies, and since it is self contained it is not dependent on the web.

The Bartlett also contains links to health risk assessment programs, which have been shown to reduce healthcare costs. Employees with chronic diseases, like diabetes, will appreciate the features on the Bartlett to track specific key indicators.

The Bartlett is reasonably priced and encourages employees to become knowledgeable about their own health and keep up on their health maintenance. Call PEHR Technologies today at 801-264-6789 for more details and a price quote for your organization.

The Barlett saves lives and saves money.