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The Employer & Research-Based Healthcare Evidence
Wayne N. Burton M.D. Former Chief Medical Officer American Express
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The Employer & Research-Based Healthcare Evidence Wayne N. Burton M.D. Former Chief Medical Officer American Express Todays Discussion 2 Employers approach to using the best research evidence Reference: The Center For Workforce
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Employer’s approach to using the best research evidence
Reference: The Center For Workforce Health and Performance PCORI funded study. 2018
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The importance of evidence beyond medical treatment on the impact of employer costs
Edington & Burton. 2004
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PCORI Funded Research Aligns with Employer Mental & Behavioral Health Initiatives
- PCORI
- 43 Million adults in the US had a
mental health condition in 2015
- $467 billion est. cost of mental
health disorders in 2012
- PCORI invested $510 M on 127
CER studies related to mental health
- Employer Research
- Employee Assistance Program
counselors commonly present at the workplace and integrated in worksite health clinics
Burton et al. JOEM. 2007; 13: 105-112
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Addressing Health Disparities
- PCORI
“Eliminating disparities in health & healthcare could save the US
- ver $250 Billion annually in
direct medical costs. Disparities lead to preventable suffering”
- Employer Research
Burton et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2013;55 (8) 873
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PCORI Research on Obesity Aligns with Employer Initiatives
- PCORI
- 1 in 6 (37%) Americans is obese
- 18 CER studies funded
- Programs for effective weight
loss
- Role of weight loss surgeries
- Employer Research
Burton et al. J Occup Environ Med. 1998; 40:786
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Examples of Potential Future Areas of CER Research: CDHP, Dental
Burton et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2017; 59(8): 721 Burton et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2014; 56(4): 347
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Recommendations for Researchers
- Connect evidence-based solutions with employees and the
workplace
- Broaden the definition of outcomes beyond clinical
- Think broadly about communication strategies to include
employers
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Thank You!
Wayne Burton, MD Former Chief Medical Officer American Express wayneburtonmd@gmail.com September 20, 2019
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