title: Attacking the disability and absenteeism epidemic--behavioral health care solutions.
abstract: To remain competitive in a global economy, employers must implement effective programs to stem escalating disability claims and increased costly absenteeism. This article discusses methods to counter this latest workforce epidemic. The authors discuss employee attitudes, legal considerations and behavioral health care solutions.
authors.affiliation: Human Affairs International, Inc. (HAI), USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kramer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Neiditz
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D018868:Insurance, Disability / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States