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National Disease Management Firm Expands into Cancer Support
Deerfield, IL -- Support services for breast and prostate cancer are the newest addition to the product portfolio offered by Focused Health Solutions, a leading provider of innovative employer-sponsored health services.
The firm is now offering the services to self-insured employers throughout the U.S. who face cancer challenges within their workforces.
The new services have been carefully designed to address the needs of adults facing the challenges of all stages of breast and prostate cancer. Nurse coaching and education assist individuals undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy as well as those with other care plans. Key benefits of the services include improved symptom management, reduced absenteeism, improved on-the-job productivity and overall enhancements in the individuals’ quality of life.
“As more working adults are living with cancer, it is absolutely essential that we help them develop strategies to stay well, stay working and stay positive. Our field-tested services are designed to provide expert support and education as a cost-effective adjunct to their physician’s care plan,” comments Charlene Bonvissuto, Chief Operating Officer at Focused Health Solutions.
Breast and prostate cancer continue to be devastating diseases. The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 8, while prostate cancer is the most common type found in American men other than skin cancer. In addition to the human toll, breast and prostate cancer treatment is costly to employers with each disease representing approximately 11% of all cancer treatment expenditures. Because many adults remain on the job or return to work while they manage cancer, coordinated health support is increasingly important.
Notes Nancy Nelson, President and CEO, “Historically our firm has been focused intensively on disease management for chronic diseases. Now we are turning our strategic focus to a broader spectrum of pressing health needs found in U.S. workforces. Our employer partners appreciate this 360° look at bringing data-driven solutions to their health challenges.”
Focused Health Solutions has been providing innovative population analysis and disease management services for major employers since 2000. During 2006 the company was acquired by Linden LLC, a private equity firm focused on investments in the healthcare and life science sector.