TelehealthWatch, a resource for insights on employer telehealth options, announces updated information for construction firms providing worker benefits. The platform helps small businesses learn about affordable telemedicine solutions they can offer employees.
-- The updates come during the traditional open enrollment period for health insurance plans for 2026. TelehealthWatch's platform provides benefits managers with tools to protect both workers and budgets.
More information is available at TelehealthWatch
Financial pressures on contracting firms have intensified as healthcare premiums continue their upward trajectory. In 2025, health insurance premiums for family coverage averaged $26,993, up 6% from 2024, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. For benefits managers responsible for controlling expenses while maintaining competitive offerings, these rising costs are a direct threat to operational budgets and profitability.
Telehealth offers construction companies measurable relief through several cost-reduction pathways they can calculate and track.
For example, remote health consultations for acute respiratory infections cost an average of $79 compared to $146 for in-person doctor visits and $1,734 for emergency room visits, according to recent cost comparisons. Cost savings ranged from $309 to $1,546 when patients opted for telehealth over an emergency room visit, according to the American Journal of Managed Care. The savings aren't just for the patients - research showed that telehealth visits cost employers $113.73 less than in-person consultations within just seven days.
Beyond immediate cost savings, telehealth allows injured or ill workers to connect with medical professionals regardless of location, eliminating long commutes and time-consuming clinic trips that pull employees off job sites. When injuries occur at remote or mobile work locations, workers receive quick assessments, first aid instructions, and appropriate triaging without delays that compromise safety or productivity. This immediate access reduces downtime and minimizes absenteeism, keeping projects on schedule while addressing worker health concerns promptly.
TelehealthWatch's focus is in keeping with market conditions, as employers across industries recognize virtual care as necessary rather than supplementary. Employers increasingly plan to expand virtual health services for 2026, signaling growing confidence in digital healthcare delivery across the majority of age groups and work environments.
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