Improving access to healthcare in the workplace has become an important topic in the past decade. Healthcare costs keep going up and it’s hard for employees to find time to see the doctor, but with on-site clinics that could change. More than 30% of on-site clinics provide primary care services, and this number is expected to increase. On-site clinics are a step forward for employers who want to deliver valuable healthcare experiences for their employees. When on-site clinics are managed and designed correctly, they can deliver high value for both the employer and employee.
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Importance of Having Access to Healthcare
Healthcare costs are continuing to rise, and millions of employees use the emergency room or urgent care for basic healthcare. This means that company employees leave work to see outside healthcare providers, decreasing company productivity and net profit by way of increasing direct health care costs and/or indirectly through increased insurance premiums. Off-site health is a barrier for employees obtaining healthcare, it’s inconvenient, there are longer wait times, there is a lack of availability, and it has the potential for higher healthcare costs.
To avoid this, companies are starting to create solutions by partnering with on-site health care and nursing/clinic staffing services, like OnSite Health.
How On-site Clinics Help Your Business and Your Employees
Access to healthcare is essential in preventing and identifying early signs of diseases. It also helps improve the health of employees and lower their cost of care by avoiding unnecessary visits to occupational health clinics, emergency rooms, or urgent care. Employers providing on-site clinics make healthcare more accessible, affordable, more cost-effective, and shows that your company cares about its workers’ health and well-being.
Diagnose and Treat Illnesses Early
On-site clinics can help diagnose and treat illnesses earlier. It provides a higher chance of survival and an improvement in the employees’ quality of life that would not be achievable through a delayed and costly medical visit. Furthermore, it decreases the cost and complexity of the treatment compared to when the illness is left untreated for a prolonged period of time.
Avoid Preventable Deaths
Extended wait times for hospital treatment can lead to a higher mortality rate. An on-site clinic can provide more immediate treatment.
Increase Life Expectancy
Receiving sufficient medical care has been proven to increase the longevity of the average human. An on-site clinic does more than treat injuries and illness, our team also provides helpful tips for achieving a healthier lifestyle.
Improves Productivity
A better quality of health for employees attracts good employees and allows them to be more productive. According to a John Hopkins Medicine survey, employers offering on-site clinics found a 70% reduction in time lost due to employees leaving work to see outside healthcare providers. Reduced sicknesses and reduced hospital visits will also allow employees to be present more often.
Helps Employers Manage Healthcare Spend
By reducing hospital visits and money spent on complex and expensive treatments, employers can reduce the money they spend on healthcare.
Not only does improving access to healthcare have all of the above benefits, but it also helps your company’s HR and Safety Organizations for things like:
- Aids in short-term and long-term disability cases
- Prevent needless OSHA recordables
- Facilitate safe return to work
- Prevent needless claims
Improve Your Employees’ Access to Healthcare with Onsite Health
Providing access to healthcare through on-site clinics helps employers show their commitment to their employees by maintaining a healthy workforce, reducing costs, and improving productivity. By providing and implementing on-site clinics, your company will see healthier and happier employees. If you are interested in learning more about OnSite Health’s clinic solutions, contact us today!
