Benefits of Wellness
Your Company’s Well-Being
There is no question about the positive financial impact of a proactive workplace wellness program. Organizations looking for a new approach to stem the tide of rising health costs now recognize the role consumers must play to achieve an effective resolution.
The economic burden of illness and unhealthy lifestyles is well-documented – some studies cite prevention efforts can reduce health care costs by more than 30%. In addition, cost of disability – as much as 12% of the average payroll – can also be significantly reduced with wellness programs.
But it is not only corporate giants who achieve such savings. Companies of all sizes are discovering savings in administrative costs, absenteeism, risk factors and the overall number of health-related claims.
- More than 95% of the average health benefit is expended on preventable existing illness.
- More than 70% of medical claims attributed to lifestyle factors within an employee’s direct control.
- Each year, over $33 million in medical costs and $9 billion in lost productivity are spent due to heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes caused by poor diet alone—about $226 in medical costs and $62 of productivity for each working person in America.
Regardless of your organization’s size, these startling statistics are a powerful incentive to establish a wellness program in the workplace.
Still not convinced? Check out real-life case studies from individuals and organizations who have experienced the results of Total Well-Being programs first hand.
