Facts About Health Promotion
The United States spends 1 trillion dollars on health care costs, 95% of that is directed toward diagnosing and treating illness and disease. This number could jump to 2 trillion in ten year.
At least 50% and up to 70% of all disease is preventable, but only a small fraction of the health care budget is dedicated to health promotion, prevention or research.
As a county, we're mopping up the floor but neglecting to turn off the sink.
Medical costs can consume 50% of a company's profit.
High health risks are associated with increased medical expenditures in an otherwise healthy working population.
Changes in costs follow changes in risk.
Studies consistently show that healthy people make healthy companies.
Health promotion programs cost less than medical interventions.
Employee health promotion programs have been shown to both effective and cost effective in the following areas:
Increased Productivity (Just a 1% increase in productivity equals at least a $150-$200 cost savings for most employers).
Improved Health Status
Improved Job Satisfaction/Appreciation for Employer
Improved Morale/Personal Satisfaction
Decreased Health Care Costs
Decreased Workers Compensation Claims
Decreased Life Insurance Claims
Decreased Disability Claims
Decreased Absenteeism
Health promotion/disease management programs return an average of 4 dollars for every 1 dollar invested (up to $12)
We know that healthier employees are more productive employees
