Tackling the Soaring Cost of GI Conditions in Employee Health Plans

Uncovering the Hidden Cost Drivers of GI Conditions

As gastrointestinal (GI) issues rise in prevalence, so do the associated costs for employers.

In this BenefitsPRO article, Chris Gagen, Sr. Director, Solutions Management, explores the financial impact of GI conditions in employer-sponsored health plans—and how a data-driven approach can help identify high-cost drivers, close care gaps, and improve outcomes.

With the right health intelligence, employers can move beyond reactive cost management to proactive strategy.
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Key Points

1. Cost Trends: Understand how GI-related procedures, specialty drugs, and chronic conditions are driving up plan spend
2. Health Equity Impacts: Learn how disparities in access affect outcomes and increase long-term risk
3. Strategic Takeaways: Discover how analytics can inform benefits design and guide targeted interventions

For the last 20+ years, Chris Gagen has developed, implemented, maintained, and enhanced predictive models within the healthcare industry. Throughout his various positions, he’s gathered experience across collaborations with business leaders, product managers, data scientists, and software engineers to define and solve healthcare business problems.

In 2019, Chris brought his expertise to Springbuk, joining the team asthe Senior Analytics Subject Matter Expert, and he now leads the teamas Senior Director, Solutions Management.