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Nurse Advice Line Provides Compelling Value to the Corporate Market

August 13th, 2010

Many companies today are concerned about rising employee healthcare costs.  Since the rapid increase of insurance costs will be difficult to control, perhaps your focus could be more on helping your staff members promote better health?  Numerous studies validate that organizations that invest in a wellness program, often receive a 2x-3x return on reduced employee health expenses in the long run in addition to increased employee satisfaction and reduced absenteeism.  If your company has not already created a wellness platform for your team members, that should be a top priority for you as your analyze your future corporate objectives.

In addition to promoting a wellness program, there is another option available in the market that should produce positive results.  Did you know that your employees could have access to a Registered Nurse any time of the day?  Simply stated, organizations team up with a partner that has licensed nurses all over the USA and they can provide immediate assistance to your associates during the work day or even at night and on the weekends.  If your employees need to speak with a physician, that is also an available option.  Providing a service like this enhances employee satisfaction and retention and should lead to better health.  Additionally, there are perks for your company as well:

• Cost Savings: In a two year study related to the University of Arkansas, the college saved over $100,000 on health related costs for their employees by utilizing a nurse advice line. A government client of FONEMED is seeing documented savings of over $500,000 per month.
• Improved Employee Morale: Employees report satisfaction levels of over 97% with the nurse advice line
• Reduced Absenteeism: If employees have access to medical advice around-the-clock, they are likely to be given the information they need to fix their ailment right away and minimize sick days at home.
• Fewer Disability Claims: Depending on what line of work your company is engaged in, there could be a risk of infectious diseases or exposure to dangerous chemicals.  Some nurse advice lines are also equipped to provide occupational exposure support to your associates as well.  The quicker your employees can evaluate their risk and get appropriate treatment, the less time and money you pay related to disability claims from work related incidents like these.

Given the benefits to both employees and companies, organizations of all kinds should be focused on implementing a Healthier Living platform.  Regardless of your industry, there are programs out there that you can take advantage of right now.  Healthier at Work, Healthier at Home, Healthier in Retirement and Healthier at School are examples of offerings available in the market right now that provide comprehensive health advice and information to companies for their employees.

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