FORT WAYNE, IND. – AUG. 22, 2023 – Parkview Employer Solutions is now offering shared employer clinics, giving more organizations the ability to access a network of clinics focused on employee health and wellness.
Employer clinics, whether they are exclusive to one organization or shared by multiple employers, help to create more convenient access to healthcare, improve employee well-being, and lower the overall cost of care.
“These clinics are just one of the ways Parkview helps to reduce the overall cost of healthcare for employers and, more importantly, improve the health and well-being of their workforce,” said Greg Johnson, DO, MMM, regional market president, Parkview Health. “We are continually looking for ways we can partner directly with employers to create more value for their businesses and their employees.”
Parkview’s new Shared Employer Clinics allow multiple organizations of all sizes access to healthcare exclusively for their employees at a reduced cost.
Parkview’s first shared clinic opened July 17 at 3898 New Vision Drive, Suite C, which is conveniently located on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus.
Later this year, a second shared clinic will open in Warsaw. The Kosciusko County employer clinic will be co-located with other Parkview Employer Solutions offerings, initially including Occupational Health, Employee Assistance Program, Workplace Wellness and Diabetes Care Direct. Leaders are assessing other employer-focused services that could be added to this location, which is close to the Parkview Warsaw campus on Mariners Drive.
Parkview’s employer clinics, whether shared or dedicated to a single employer, are designed around value-based care, a concept that focuses on preventative care and lifestyle medicine to reduce the future costs of treating chronic conditions.
Employers pay one flat monthly rate for access, reducing claims on their health plan. The clinic is then free to employees, who incur no copays or out-of-pocket costs for care through the clinic, including a robust list of lab tests as well as common medications.
Employer clinics are designed to make healthcare more efficient and convenient, ensuring employees receive the care and attention they need, while reducing time away from work. With exclusive access for members, employer clinics offer concierge-type service, including same-day appointments and low wait times. For less complex needs, employees can also choose a virtual visit.
Parkview Employer Solutions also offers its members exclusive data analytics programs to assess risks and future costs. This helps to identify at-risk individuals, or those predicted to be rising risk and rising cost, and proactively engage them in preventative care. Specially trained nurse navigators also follow up with patients to ensure they have completed necessary screenings and follow-up testing.
Additionally, educational programs for weight management, diabetes and hypertension can help employers address key drivers of health costs.
“Employer clinics create value for employers through improved health outcomes and cost avoidance,” said Melissa McKown, vice president, Parkview Employer Solutions. “Many employers in our region have self-funded health plans, meaning they are exposed to a lot of risk. We’re trying to help them remove variability through more standardized costs, all the while creating healthier employees for their organization.”
For more information on Parkview Employer Solutions, visit parkview.com/employersolutions, email [email protected] or call (260) 373-9017.