Considering an onsite clinic

A number of factors help determine whether or not an onsite clinic is a good option for your government. Onsite clinics are government-established medical offices that are in proximity to the workforce and offer less expensive and more accessible care than the typical commercial health provider. Gov...

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Published in:Government Finance Review 2015-12, Vol.31 (6), p.38
Main Author: Chan, Vickie
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrative agencies
Age
Chronic illnesses
Clinics
Cost benefit analysis
Cost control
Counties
Economic aspects
Emergency medical care
Employees
Government
Jurisdiction
Local government
Medical offices
Methods
Onsite
Patients
Productivity
Risk factors
Success
Wellness programs
Workforce
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Summary:A number of factors help determine whether or not an onsite clinic is a good option for your government. Onsite clinics are government-established medical offices that are in proximity to the workforce and offer less expensive and more accessible care than the typical commercial health provider. Governments that consider this option look at cost savings, of course, but they also have to consider whether an onsite clinic is a good option in the first place. Characteristics to examine include the size and age of the workforce, where those employees are located, how employees will be using the clinic, and the organization's overall commitment to wellness. An onsite clinic can be an effective way to manage costs at the municipal level. It may not be the right strategy for every local government, but under the right conditions, the onsite clinic model has been proven to provide a significant return on investment and improved employee satisfaction.
ISSN:0883-7856