A review of 32 studies of corporate wellness programs
found claims costs were reduced by 27.8%, physician visits declined by
16.5%, hospital admissions declined by 62.5%, disability costs reduced
by 34.4%, incidence of injury declined by 24.8%.
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A study reported average annual savings of $8.5
million during 4 years when 18,331 Johnson & Johnson employees
participated in a health and wellness program at work.
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A separate study of the same group showed reductions
in tobacco use, sedentary lifestyle, high
blood pressure, high cholesterol, low dietary fiber intake and poor
motor vehicle safety practices.
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Another study showed that employees who utilized an
employee fitness center gained both physical and psychological
benefits: improved morale (64%), job satisfaction (70%), work
productivity (66%), energy level (83%), physical fitness (86%),
general health (80%), work/life balance (63%), stress management
(76%), stamina/endurance (84%), attentiveness at work (70%), healthy
back (74%), keeping high blood pressure in check (62%), managing
cholesterol levels (68%), and controlling weight (76%).
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Citibank's health management program reported an
estimated return on investment of $4.56 to $4.73 saved per $1 spent on
the program (AJHP, Ozminkowski, Goetzel et al., 1999).
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Over 5 years, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Indiana
realized a 250% return on its corporate fitness program
investment, yielding a ROI of $2.51 for every $1.00 invested (AJHP,
Kenneth R. Pelletier, March/April 1991).
The following chart demonstrates the return per dollar
invested for seven well-known companies that implemented wellness programs
(www.fitresource.com).
The ROI of worksite wellness programs
