Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 28, 2026
14:43
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Employer approaches to preconception care.
Kathryn E Phillips1, Georgette Flood
1National Business Group on Health, Washington, DC 20001, USA.
Summary
Employers can promote preconception care through health benefits and wellness programs. This proactive approach supports women's health before pregnancy, benefiting families and reducing healthcare costs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Preconception care, encompassing education and interventions before pregnancy, is increasingly recognized as vital for maternal and family health.
- Employers are key stakeholders, influencing healthcare purchasing and workplace wellness initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the business case for employer-supported preconception care.
- To provide actionable strategies for employers to promote preconception health.
- To suggest how healthcare providers can collaborate with employers.
Main Methods:
- Review of the role of employers in health benefit plan design.
- Analysis of worksite health promotion program implementation.
- Examination of communication strategies for pregnancy health education.
Main Results:
- Self-insured employers can integrate preconception care into benefit plans.
- Employers of all sizes can implement targeted health promotion programs.
- Tailored communication can effectively educate employees and partners on preconception health.
Conclusions:
- Employers have a significant opportunity to advance preconception health.
- Integrating preconception care into employer benefits and programs offers a strategic approach to population health.
- Collaboration between employers and healthcare providers is essential for successful implementation.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Preventive Healthcare Services
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
01:30Primary Healthcare Services
Primary care promotes wellness and prevents disease. This care includes health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations. Settings providing this type of healthcare include physician offices, public health clinics, school nursing, and community health nursing.
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
In 1978, international leaders convened in Alma-Ata, Kazakhstan, for what would be a pivotal event in global health. The Alma-Ata Declaration was the first to call...
01:26Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
00:55Parental Care
Many animals exhibit parental care behavior, including feeding, grooming, and protecting young offspring. Parental care is universal in mammals and birds, which often have young that are born relatively helpless. Several species of insects and fish, as well as some amphibians, also care for their young.
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is limited...
01:24In Vitro Fertilization
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a form of assisted reproductive technology where an egg is fertilized with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment before transferring the resulting embryo into the uterus. This process is designed to help individuals and couples experiencing difficulties conceiving.
The IVF process begins with ovarian stimulation, during which reproductive endocrinologists prescribe hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs instead of the single...
The IVF process begins with ovarian stimulation, during which reproductive endocrinologists prescribe hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs instead of the single...