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Partnering for employee health care.

C F Hendricks, G L McManis

    The Personnel Administrator
    |October 6, 1989
    PubMed
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    Employee and retiree healthcare costs are a major concern. A collaborative strategy focusing on workforce health can align incentives for cost control and improve overall well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Economics
    • Human Resources Management
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • Employee and retiree healthcare is a significant and growing expenditure.
    • Cost-sharing disputes between employers, employees, payors, and providers are common.
    • The fundamental importance of employee health and a healthy workforce is often overlooked in cost debates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical role of employee health in healthcare cost discussions.
    • To propose a strategic approach for HR professionals to manage healthcare expenditures.
    • To emphasize the need for partnerships to control rising healthcare costs.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the employer-employee healthcare cost dynamic.
    • Review of current healthcare expenditure trends.
    • Conceptual framework for a partnering strategy in HR.

    Main Results:

    • Healthcare cost is a divisive issue, but workforce health is a shared priority.
    • Partnerships can create aligned incentives for cost management.
    • HR professionals can play a key role in developing these strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Prioritizing workforce health is essential for addressing healthcare costs.
    • A strategic partnership model can lead to more effective cost control.
    • HR professionals are pivotal in implementing solutions for employee health and cost management.

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