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The workplace: an innovative and cost-effective practice site
1SAS Institute Inc. Health Care Center, Cary, N.C.
The Nurse Practitioner
|January 1, 1989
Summary
On-site, nurse practitioner-managed health centers offer significant cost savings for employers. These centers provide accessible primary care, improving employee health and saving companies over $791,000 annually.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Services Management
- Primary Care
Background:
- Employer-sponsored health plans are a major healthcare financier.
- Corporations seek cost-saving strategies beyond coverage restrictions.
- On-site health centers present a novel approach to employee wellness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of an on-site nurse practitioner-managed health center.
- To assess the impact of workplace primary care on corporate expenses.
- To explore new practice sites for nurse practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A corporation established a nurse practitioner-managed health center in 1984.
- The center provided primary care, risk identification, early intervention, and health education.
- A self-funded insurance program was combined with the on-site practice.
Main Results:
- The health center demonstrated impressive cost-effectiveness.
- The integrated approach saved the company over $791,000 in 1987.
- Intangible benefits included improved access and convenience for employees.
Conclusions:
- Establishing on-site health centers is a viable cost-saving measure for corporations.
- Workplace health centers create new opportunities for nurse practitioner practice.
- This model offers a dual benefit of corporate savings and enhanced employee care.