The positive impact of preventative healthcare cannot be understated. As Dr. Gregory Duhon, MD, explains, these benefits extend not just to an individual’s physical and mental health, but to their finances and business economics as well.
One study, for instance, pointed out that investing in preventative healthcare services can result in a 10% increase in a person’s life expectancy at birth, which could increase the per capita real GDP growth rate by 0.81%
The reason for this is, simply, that improved health leads to improved productivity and, as a result, overall better performance.
Below are some ways that businesses can invest in proactive health measures to reduce long-term healthcare costs and improve employee well-being.
Provide Telemedicine Services
With preventative healthcare being so impactful on an individual’s health and a business’ financials, it’s important to make attending these appointments as simple as possible. Today, that way is through telemedicine services.
Telemedicine became a necessity of the pandemic, but the potential benefits are so immense that it is being widely used today. Virtual services make it easier and more seamless for patients to attend preventative care appointments, which results in more patients making and actually attending them.
When employees use telemedicine services, they are healthier, miss less time at work and are more productive when they are there. These services are also less expensive for both employees and employers alike.
Provide Healthy Education
Today, employers have taken a more active role in providing educational support and resources to their employees on a variety of out-of-office topics. By educating employees about how to make healthier choices, businesses can help their employees improve their health.
This education doesn’t have to just be relegated to physical health, either. It can include everything from classes about breaking away from unhealthy habits, to nutrition guides, to tips on how to manage stress, to how to get better sleep and much more.
When employers deliver these resources to employees directly, they’re more likely to use them. And, as the saying goes, knowledge is power.
Provide Diverse Offerings
Not every employee has the same needs when it comes to health and well-being. Healthcare needs to be personalized and individualized if it is to be successful, Dr. Gregory Duhon, MD, says.
It’s next to impossible for businesses to provide individualized preventative healthcare options to each employee, simply because of the time, effort and expense of doing so.
At the same time, businesses can ensure they are meeting all the healthcare needs of all their employees by providing diverse offerings. When employees have more choices, they’re more likely to take advantage of them.
This doesn’t just include providing formalized programs, education and support. It can also include simple things such as encouraging employees to take breaks regularly, and get up and move.
Businesses can also set aside specific rooms in the workplace that promote wellness, encouraging employees to meditate, sit in comfortable chairs and just chill out.
Investments that companies make in preventative healthcare for their employees often result in huge positive returns, business opportunities and long-term savings.
About Dr. Gregory Duhon, MD
Dr. Gregory Duhon, MD, is the driving force behind American Consulting Physicians, a trailblazing telemedicine venture. As an accomplished Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist with a profound grasp of ICU, emergency room, and crisis/pandemic management, Dr. Duhon is leveraging his expertise to provide acute and chronic medical care services remotely across 15 states including Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, and more.
His specialization in complex conditions and willingness to extend patient consultations underscore his commitment to elevating healthcare. Beyond his business pursuits, Dr. Duhon’s diverse interests encompass Ironman training, culinary exploration, passion fruit cultivation, and a dedication to advancing accessible and exceptional medical care.
