Survey: COVID Hasn’t Changed Large Employers Support Of On-Site Clinics

More than half of employers surveyed said they already have an on-site clinics


A recent survey by the Business Group on Health found that 58 percent of 122 large employers surveyed  said they are operating an on-site clinic, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare article.

Another 3 percent said their first clinic will open next year. Eleven percent said they are considering opening a clinic in 2022 or 2023.

According to the report, on-site clinics are flexible enough to adapt to the current landscape and provide COVID-19  and virtual care.

Nearly a quarter  of those surveyed  said they're aiming to circumvent some of the traditional delivery system, while 5 percent  said they plan to pursue alternative payment and delivery models.

Workplace clinics and wellness centers have been gaining popularity in recent years. In Southeast Michigan, for instance  self-funded employers or unions have opened healthcare facilities to save money on their health insurance costs, according to an Crains Detroit Business article.

Read the full Fierce Healthcare article.

 



September 4, 2020


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