Economic Analysis of the Return-on-Investment of a Worksite Wellness Program for a Large Multistate Retail Grocery
Emily M W Light1, Allison S Kline, Megan A Drosky
1From MVP Health Care (Ms Light, Ms Kline, and Ms Drosky), Schenectady, NY; and Chapman Institute (Mr Chapman), Lake Forest Park, Wash.
Objective:
The objective of this study is to measure the return on investment (ROI) of the Price Chopper/Golub Corporation employee population who participate in wellness programs available to them.
Methods:
Medical claims data, risk level, and presence of comorbidities such as diabetes and heart disease were compared in a matched retrospective cohort of participants and nonparticipants, with 2008, 2009, and 2010 serving as measurement years. Program costs and estimated savings were used to calculate an ROI of $4.33 for every dollar invested in wellness programs.
Results:
Reductions in medical costs were observed at several risk and participation levels, with an average savings of $133 per participant and a 3-year savings estimate of $285,706.
Conclusions:
The positive ROI and savings estimate indicate that wellness interventions added economic value to Price Chopper/Golub Corporation.
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