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Implementing a self care program. Effect on employee health care utilization

D R Powell1, S L Sharp, S D Farnell

  • 1American Institute for Preventive Medicine, Farmington Hills, MI., USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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Implementing a self care program reduced employee health care costs by 24.4%, demonstrating a significant return on investment. Educating employees on self care empowers them to make informed decisions, lowering demand for health services.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Health economics
  • Preventive medicine

Background:

  • Rising healthcare costs necessitate innovative employer strategies.
  • Employee education on self care can influence healthcare utilization.
  • Worksite health programs offer a platform for cost-containment interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a self care program on employer healthcare costs.
  • To assess the return on investment (ROI) of a worksite self care initiative.

Main Methods:

  • A manufacturing company implemented the HealthyLife Self Care Guide via a 50-minute workshop.
  • Claims data were analyzed for a 1-year period before and after program implementation.

Main Results:

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  • A cost saving of $39.65 per employee was observed, representing a 24.4% decrease in healthcare expenditures.
  • Reduced visits to healthcare providers and emergency departments contributed to the savings.
  • The program yielded a return on investment (ROI) of 2.6:1.

Conclusions:

  • Worksite self care programs are effective in reducing employer healthcare costs.
  • Employee education on self care can lead to significant cost savings and improved resource allocation.
  • Implementing self care initiatives is a viable strategy for managing corporate health expenditures.