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The process of launching an onsite clinic doesn't end on opening day—the hard work, dedication, and partnership with your onsite clinic vendor involved in setup are just the beginning. The biggest strategic decisions about your clinic's operation need to be driven by rich claims data and informatics. But, especially during the launch phase, you shouldn't be alone in this.
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You've opened your clinic doors, and employees are starting to use the clinic. Great! How do you know what to do next? What's going well, what to watch out for, and when to wait and see before making any substantial changes?
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Prior to radically shifting their benefit strategy around a near-site clinic five years ago, Seattle Children's faced healthcare costs growing every year at a rate of 7-9%. And when they attempted to shift costs, the impact was nowhere near what they needed. Nor was it a long-term solution.
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As your launch date approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on the months of hard work you’ve put in. Recall your own process of discovery; on-site clinics aren’t just a way to reduce costs. They’re a proven approach to healthcare that drive positive health outcomes. They’re the best way to care for your employees and your business.
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"Employer-sponsored clinics developed in the industrial boom during and after World War II, but now companies crushed by rising healthcare costs are taking another look at the model." — Kevin Truong Are on- or near-site clinics just a thing of the past? Or are they the future of today's healthcare?
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Attracting and keeping top talent is more competitive today than it’s ever been. And the competition will only become more fierce.
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A Strategic Guide to Planning and Launching an On-Site Clinic is an ideal resource for HR leaders committed to the idea of an on- or near-site clinic. It’s also an excellent resource for CEOs who are performing their due diligence on the potential value of their own clinic.
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Vera CEO Ryan Schmid recently spoke with 'Population Health News' about the importance of incorporating a population health perspective in the broader health system, and how Vera Whole Health is doing just that in their recent partnership with Prominence Health Plan with two new Care Centers in Nevada.
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our new on- or near-site clinic quiz! Find out if an on- or near-site clinic is right for you, and learn what kind of savings it could generate, with our 9-question quiz. If you're a good fit, you'll get a free resource and 30-minute consultation with an on-site clinic specialist.
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As 2018 ends, one thing is abundantly clear, the burden of rising healthcare costs for employers continues unabated. Industry attempts to move further towards value-based care, incentives to achieve quality over quantity, and improvement in access and patient experience have yet to impact cost or health at a national population-health level.
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On-site clinics aren’t a new idea. Employers have integrated different types of on-site clinics into their organization’s benefits for decades. As the work-site clinic consulting group leader for Mercer, David Keyt has seen on-site clinics grow from centers for wellness and occupational health to medical homes with a full range of preventive care and health coaching services.
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We want to believe there’s value in worksite wellness to stop the bleeding on medical claims cost. We wonder if wellness will improve productivity and reduce absenteeism. Sure, it might happen. But the Magic 8 Ball likely says “Outlook Not So Good” on the Return on Investment.
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Employers considering implementing an on-site clinic as a part of their benefit strategy should perform their due diligence to ensure such a shift makes sense for their organization. Recently, Healthgram released a questionnaire for employers looking to review the effectiveness of their on-site clinic.
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Our clinic for Hoffman Construction in Portland is featured in the current issue of The Scribe, a publication of the Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland. We love how Hoffman’s Dave Drinkward describes his employees’ engagement in the whole health experience we provide: “It’s really taken off with our employees. I can’t tell you how many stories I’ve heard from employees who say, ‘I was kind of skeptical at first, but I tried it and now I’ve lost 30 pounds,’ or ‘I’ve started running again.’ They love it.”
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