TABLE 1.
Summary of Worksite Employee Health and Wellness Program Return on Investment Findingsa
| Area of financial analysis | Reporting variability |
|---|---|
| Health care cost reductions | High variability in reporting |
| - $3.27 to $6.00 saving for every dollar invested13,20 | |
| - 18%−26% reduction in health care costs19,21 | |
| Absenteeism reductions | High variability in reporting |
| - $2.50 to $10.00 saving for every dollar invested19,20 | |
| - 25%−30% reduction in absenteeism costs25 | |
| Presenteeism reductions | High variability in reporting |
| - 1% reduction with reduction in 1 health care risk factor26 | |
| - $1000 saving per risk factor reduced27 |
a
Return on investment data are derived from the cited references in the table.