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Wellness Implementation ---- A Cure for the Healthcare Crisis!

Businesses report rising costs and decreasing profit margins as a result of healthcare system in crisis in the US.  Is Wellness Implementation the answer?

So often, poor health is the root cause of personal, professional and societal problems. That’s a bold statement. It is nevertheless, true.

For many Americans healthcare has evolved as a system for treating illness rather than as a method of maintaining wellness. Many experts argue that this has resulted in a decrease in overall wellness among Americans and a greater expectation that medical interventions alone are responsible for correcting poor health. For business owners and managers this creates an environment of increased absenteeism, excessive benefits plans and ever decreasing profit margins.

But what if a business embraces a culture of wellness? What if a business creates an environment that models wellness and personal responsibility for health for employees?

For many Americans the workplace is the primary source of new, cutting edge information and trends. Making the workplace a healthy environment that promotes, encourages and rewards wellness can translate to happier, healthier employees, fewer absences, greater productivity and higher profits. In addition, healthier employees are healthier citizens who contribute and stay more actively engaged in their communities.

• Consider forming a wellness committee to begin.
• Involve a cross section of employees on the committee and encourage a safe, confidential environment for creative ideas and brainstorming.
• No idea is too small. No idea is bad. Wellness committees often begin weight loss programs, in-house exercise programs and stress management classes.
• Many companies provide rewards for employees who participate in wellness efforts.
• Employees may receive discounts on healthcare premiums.
• Companies can also usually find and form partnerships with local gyms, nutritionists and other professionals who provide a discount in exchange for being named as a company provider.  

WELCOA, or the Wellness Council of America is a non-profit organization that helps companies and groups with their wellness efforts. Consider becoming a member of WELCOA. Through WELCOA companies can order posters, newsletters or alerts that keep employees aware of the latest news in health and wellness.

Helping staff members accept responsibility for maintaining their health through adoption of a well lifestyle can increase profits, contribute to the health of a community and begin to change an attitude “curing illness,” rather than “preventing disease” in American culture.

If you need help managing your business call the experts at Horizon Business Solutions today at 614-577-1700 or check out their website at www.horizonbiz.com. Horizon can help companies manage the costs of day-to-day business operations so that busy managers can form wellness committees, create healthier working environments and keep profits at healthy margins!