1. American Institute for Preventive Medicine
A White Paper: The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs
Presented by:
Don R. Powell, Ph.D.
President and CEO
American Institute for Preventive Medicine

2. Health Insurance Premiums vs Other Indicators
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2008

3. If Food Were Health Care
If food prices had risen at medical inflation rates since the 1930’s:
1 dozen eggs $
1 pound apples $
1 pound sugar $
1 roll toilet tissue $
1 dozen oranges $107.90
1 pound butter $102.07
1 pound bananas $
1 pound bacon $122.48
1 pound beef shoulder $
1 pound of coffee $
10 item total $586.56
Source: American Institute for Preventive Medicine, 2007

4. How Companies Are Responding to Increased Health Care Costs
% of companies
Increased copays
Increased participant cost
Increased deductibles
Participant pay more for prescription drugs
Switched providers
Offer wellness program
Source: Society for Human Resource Management, 2006

5. Health Risks & Health Care Costs
N = 1,706
Source: Fairview Alive Program Evaluation (StayWell, 2004)

6. Savings Per Employee (2001 – 2003)
Source: Fairview Alive Program Evaluation (StayWell, 2004)

7. Review of Published Studies on Worksite Wellness (ROI)
Medical Costs, Absenteeism, & Workers Comp
Medical Costs & Absenteeism
Medical Costs
Absenteeism
Source: Aldana, SG, Financial impact of health promotion programs: a comprehensive review of the literature, American Journal of Health Promotion, 2001, volume 15:5: pages
Source: Chapman, LS, Meta-evaluation of worksite health promotion economic return studies, Art of Health Promotion, 2003, 6:6, pages 1-16.
Source: Chapman, LS, Meta-evaluation of worksite health promotion economic return studies: 2005 Update Art of Health Promotion, 2005, p

8. Prevalence of Wellness Programs
49%
39%
Resources & Information
Health Screening Program
Smoking Cessation
Health Newsletter
Fitness Center Subsidy
Weight Loss
Onsite Fitness Center
Stress Management
Source: SHRM 2006 Benefits Survey Reports

9. Risk Factors for Every 100 Employees/Members
25 have cardiovascular disease
8 are asthmatic
8 are diabetic
31 have high blood pressure
17 have high cholesterol
66 are overweight
20 smoke
20 use alcohol excessively
20 don’t wear seatbelts
40 don’t exercise
44 suffer from stress
Source: Department of Health and Human Services

10. Wellness Wizard®
Determine your employee’s health risks, costs, and savings

11. 1. Make the Program Multi-Component
Assessment activities
Communication materials
Self-help materials/programs
Health Coaching
Group programs

12. Smokeless® 1 Year Quit Rates for Salaried and Hourly Employees
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion

13. 2. Teach Demand Management
Medical self-care
Wise consumerism

14. Physician Office Visits Annually
Total - to non federally employed, office based physicians
964 million
Approximately 3.3 visits/person
Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey-2007
Unnecessary Visits
25% or 241 million
Source: Dunnell, K. and Cartwright, C.
Medicine Takers, Prescribers and Hoarders
Average cost - $121/visit
Source: American Medical Association, 2001

15. Emergency Room Visits Annually
Total
115 million
37.8 visits/100 persons
Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
Unnecessary Visits
55% or 63 million
Average cost - $586/visit
Source: New England Journal of Medicine, 1996

17. HealthyLife® Self-Care Studies

18. “Health at Home® was the reason I went to see my doctor and it saved my life.”
Jeff Bilbrey
Sales Specialist, Lowe’s
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

19. “Healthier at Home was a real lifesaver
“Healthier at Home was a real lifesaver. It helped me to know my husband, Jay, was having a heart attack.”
Marijo Parsons
Pharmacy Supervisor
Aurora Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI

20. 3. Present Psychosocial Issues
Self-esteem
Anger management
Depression management
Laughter workshops

21. 4. Use High Tech as an Adjunct to High Touch
No data to support cost savings
Only 50% of U.S. population has internet access
Only 25% goes online for health information
Some intranets can only be accessed at work
May not reach dependents
Time consuming
Many people still prefer print
Employees thank you for books

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