The physical and mental health connection isn’t anything new to medical providers. 37% of those with mental health conditions also have long-term physical health issues, according to the Medical Health Foundation.
Additionally, mental health is shown to impact longevity. Depression, for example, increases a person’s risk of dying from cancer by 50% and dying from heart disease by 67%.
Want to learn more about value-based care and its possibilities? Come see us at the Open Minds Performance Management Institute later this week. Swing by booth 16 and let’s connect!