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As we enter the first half of 2024, businesses are gearing up for another year of challenges and opportunities. Amidst the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, one key priority stands out: the...
Organizations are now prioritizing work-life balance and overall health, making it crucial for employers to adopt strategies that support physical and mental wellness. Furthermore, 77% of employees...
In recent times, the landscape of healthcare costs has experienced a significant shift. A recent report highlights the startling increase in health insurance costs, with a family's coverage now...
The industry is currently undergoing a seismic shift, marked by an alarming surge in health insurance costs. Projections suggest that this surge, expected to be the most substantial in over a decade,...
Since the pandemic, workplace mental health has increasingly been a point of focus for employers, with about 4 in 5 employers offering some sort of solution to better support their employees mental...
Onsite healthcare usually takes the form of a program or service provided by an employer in partnership with a vendor at the workplace. Typically, employers will work with these partners to bring a...
While measuring the ROI of physical workplace solutions like primary and acute care is challenging, tracking the ROI of mental health solutions is even more so. With onsite solutions, biometric data...
After the pandemic, employers have increasingly focused their attention on health and well-being at the workplace. For example, “in 2020 the average budget for employee wellness programs was $4.9...
Employers dedicate significant time and resources to building and maintaining onsite healthcare programs, and for good reason. Today, more than 80% of employers say they’re supporting the physical...
Most workplace healthcare programs focus on addressing and preventing workplace injuries and illness. But our health and well-being can be impacted by the many external factors we face when we return...
When an employer decides to invest in onsite healthcare, they’re taking a huge step to address the health and wellbeing of their employees. But, in order for an employer to continue to invest in an...
The Scalability of Onsite Health Centers When an employer decides to bring healthcare to the workplace in the form of an onsite solution, their biggest concern is making it work for their employees...
With 2023 underway, shifts in what employers are prioritizing in their healthcare offerings for their organization, continue to arise.
As we enter the holiday season, filled with celebrations, treats, family and friends, time can slip away and we may neglect to prioritize ourselves. As important as it is to enjoy the festivities the...
The key to providing and implementing an effective healthcare strategy for an organization’s employees lies with the delivery. Oftentimes, an employer has all the benefits their employees could need,...
One half of U.S. employers offer onsite general clinics at their workplace. With increased pressure for employers to provide better health and well-being benefits to their employees, onsite...
For an employer to implement a successful wellness strategy at their workplace, they need to thoroughly think through the design and management of the services they’ll offer. Typically, c-suite...
90% of employers are increasing their investment in mental health wellness programs, 76% more employers are investing in stress management programs and 80% of employers are investing more in...
When an employer implements a workplace wellness program, they are personalizing the healthcare coverage for their employees. Onsite health centers bring health care professionals to the workplace,...
What is a wellness program? Wellness programs are often offered by an employer to provide employees with services and resources to improve the overall health and wellness of an organization's people...
Since 2018, 50% of American businesses now offer onsite medical care for employees. This number has continued to rise each year, with the level of care varying based on company size and needs. While...
What Is Mental Health? Mental health affects how people think, feel and do. This can include emotional, psychological and social well being. Mental health affects your mind, emotions, time,...
The World Health Organization estimates that depression and anxiety will cost the global economy over $1 trillion a year in lost productivity costs. But, the ROI of treating common mental health...
When an employer considers investing in an onsite clinic, it often means they are serious about reducing their healthcare spending, improving retention and company culture, and improving the health...
Employees’ needs relating to wellness are constantly evolving, and it’s essential that employers are staying relevant. Bringing wellness into the workplace will improve productivity, serve as a...
When evaluating the need to implement workplace wellness, a large hesitation that employers typically face is the cost. Evaluating the ROI of an intangible item, like wellness, can seem tricky. You...
The cost of doing nothing refers to the cumulative costs an employer will spend on their company’s healthcare and their employees, without a wellness strategy in place. When it comes to implementing...
Millennials are now the largest generation of workers in the U.S. labor force, with 1 in 3 American labor force participants, or 35% born, between 1981 - 1996. A 2016 Gallup study also shows that...
The Great Resignation refers to the 33 million Americans who have left or quit their job since the spring of 2021. But why have so many employees left, and how can employers moving forward cater to...
Creating a healthier company culture takes time, energy, and the buy-in of all employees. According to research by Deloitte, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe having a distinct company...
The most obvious hesitation prior to implementing an onsite clinic, is the cost. Onsite clinics are workplace wellness centers staffed with health professionals and serve as a one-stop for all acute,...
Onsite clinics offer an opportunity for employers to bring healthcare directly to employees at the workplace. Clinics are the answer for a number of concerns including high healthcare costs, poor...
Did you know that 60% of employers say implementing workplace wellness programs reduced their organization’s healthcare costs? Well-designed and implemented wellness programs help companies see a...
2022 is the year of the onsite health clinic. Why? Because onsite clinics check almost every box of health & wellness demands for both employers and employees. Worksite health clinics are a...
The health and wellness industry is ever changing, and so are the needs of your employees. If you currently have or are implementing an on-site health clinic at your worksite, keep wellness services,...
On-site health clinics are the future of workplace wellness solutions. Clinics reduce healthcare spending and improve employee health through convenience, simplicity and access to high quality care....
With the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, every throat tickle or headache might make you wonder if you're infected. This question can become even tougher to answer as we enter flu, allergy and cold...
As 2022 approaches, shifts in what employees are prioritizing from their healthcare continue to arise. The pandemic has undoubtedly altered the workplace in multiple ways, including the health and...
When evaluating your company’s goals for the 2022 year, you may have forgotten to plan and set goals around your employees health and wellbeing. The wellbeing of your staff is linked to their...
The holidays can be a busy time, and allocating time for yourself may seem like a last priority. Between extended family reunions, gift shopping, work deadlines, and increased spending habits, the...
Implementing a wellness program is no small feat. It takes time, commitment, and an effective strategy. While there is no one-size-fits-all plan for everyone when it comes to employee wellness, if...
There are numerous benefits of having an onsite health clinic, including reducing health care spend, increasing productivity, and retaining top talent, just to name a few. While these are clear...
The Delta variant is an example of how the virus that causes COVID-19 can change as it spreads. Many people are wondering about what it means for fully vaccinated people. Here are your questions...
With so much having happened over the past year and a half, there is a chance your company’s wellness plans fell to the backburner. The fact is, now more than ever, employers are turning to wellness...
As vacations wrap up and kids head back to school, we’re suddenly faced with the reality of settling back into a routine. For many of us, getting back to the health grind after a summer of excess...
Travel, whether domestic or international, is now much easier and more accessible for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals. Many of us are eager to plan vacations this summer, especially after a year of...
Let's be honest- most summer getaways involve major food indulgences. "A vacation eating attitude typically means indulging in the moment and worrying about the consequences later," says Health...
June is Men's Health Month and at TargetCare, we are shining the spotlight on the importance of male health to encourage men to live longer, happier lives. Men face unique barriers to health and...
Employee engagement—having employees who are “emotionally and psychologically attached to their work and workplace”—is crucial to creating a positive workplace culture and successful bottom line. At...
Now that the U.S. is reaching higher vaccination rates and getting back to normal, the economy is starting to revive itself. Employers have more job openings than there are candidates to fill them,...
Many of us take our jobs home with us without realizing it. Work may be stressful, but when we're supposed to be relaxing—from the minute we walk out of the office until the next morning when we come...
After more than a year of mask mandates, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday, May 13, that fully vaccinated people can mostly go ahead and stop wearing a...
On Tuesday, April 27th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines detailing activities that fully vaccinated people can safely resume, including attending small...
A recent NPR/Marist poll found that one in four Americans said they would refuse a coronavirus vaccine if offered. However, vaccination is what it will take for us to reach herd immunity and return...
Employee mental health reached a critical point this past year due to pandemic-induced stress from job changes, social isolation, school and care facility closures, health concerns, economic...
Already an area of focus, employers plan to double down on mental health and emotional well-being plan as they continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as no surprise, given the fact...
On-site services will grow and play a critical role in 2021. COVID-19 has shifted employer focus to health and well-being, and more specifically, to on-site clinics. A 2021 Large Employers' Health...
On Feb. 27, the Food and Drug Administration announced it had issued an emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) one-dose COVID vaccine. But some have questioned whether the J&J...
Eating healthy doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. There are tips and tricks to getting the most nutrition for your food budget, it just starts with a little extra planning before you shop. There...
There's no question- COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. However, you may have heard of some people saying they feel "sick" after getting their second dose. It's...
As more COVID-19 vaccines become available and more people are vaccinated, it's important to understand how it will change your daily life. Based on what we know about COVID-19 vaccines, people who...
Although daily trends in the number of COVID-19 cases across the U.S. may not be as high a they were a couple of months ago and vaccines are being distributed, that doesn't mean we can let our guard...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly everything about the way we live and work—which is why it’s no surprise that many employers are rethinking their approach to health and wellness in the...
Wellness programs have become a mainstay for countless organizations, big and small. More than half of workplaces in the U.S. offer health and wellness programs to reduce healthcare costs, reduce...
If you've made the commitment to invest in a wellness program, you want to make sure it gets used. Every successful program has implemented some type of incentive to help employees get started with...
With healthcare costs continuously rising and employee expectations constantly evolving, employers today feel more responsible and more invested in workplace wellness than ever before. Poor diets...
If you have some anxieties about getting the COVID-19 vaccine, you're not alone. However, there are some common myths that can be debunked with facts. If you still have reservations about the safety...
Two vaccines are now authorized and recommended to prevent COVID-19 in the United States. Other COVID-19 vaccine candidates are in development, and clinical trials are being conducted at the same...
You may be aware that both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine have been approved- but do you know how they work? Knowing how these vaccines actually work to protect...
It's safe to say that in 2021 we'll all be looking for a fresh start. Most of us are eager to put 2020 behind us and make this year a happy and healthy one. So, as we kick off 2021, is it a good idea...
An Arizona State University (ASU) team of interdisciplinary researchers was recently awarded a one-year planning grant from the National Science Foundation for $150,000 to develop a prototype of the...
Employers dedicate significant time and resources to building and maintaining workplace wellness programs, and for very good reason. Today, more than 80 percent of employers say they’re supporting...
Workplace wellness programs have been all the rage in recent years, offering many benefits to employers and employees alike. A 2019 survey of large employers found that 84 percent were offering...
Getting COVID-19 tests can be challenging for some employers, especially considering the rapid evolution of testing guidance on all of the different testing options. While each test has its own...
As we approach the holidays and winter months, we have to double down on our efforts to slow the spread. While some companies may already be back onsite, others are planning for a return in the new...
Workplace wellness programs can be incredibly effective and beneficial for organizations and their employees alike. However, that said, implementing a health and wellness program requires precious...
If you've found yourself washing your hands less often, attending large gatherings when you shouldn't, or being lax about wearing your mask, you're not alone. Deemed the term "COVID fatigue," this...
No one ever said Thanksgiving dinner was healthy. But there are ways to make it a little healthier-- and to avoid the dreaded food coma for the rest of the night. Whether you're serving your own...
As workers have been forced to grind through the stress and anxiety of outside factors, many employers are now pursuing a renewed focus on-- or learning how to navigate for the first time--the mental...
Although COVID-19 and the flu are caused by different viruses, they can appear to be similar respiratory illnesses. Similarities in symptoms make it hard to tell the difference between them, so the...
With millions of Americans avoiding the doctor's office during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have seen a drop in regular breast cancer screening tests, including mammograms, ultrasounds and MRIs....
Now that there is an authorized and recommended vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, here are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines.
Spring means longer, sunnier days and warmer temperatures. Many people see the season as a time for “spring cleaning,” de-cluttering, and starting fresh. While you may not need to completely...
As we transition into fall, we'll not only be fighting one big respiratory illness, but two. While coronavirus and the flu may have similar symptoms, transmissions, and contagion periods, the...
Anyone who feels overworked and undervalued is at risk for burnout- from the hardworking office worker who hasn’t had any time off, to the frazzled mom juggling working from home while tending to...
The Facts Screening for depression as well as some cancers and chronic conditions is lagging among employees according to new research from the Integrated Benefits Institute—and it’s costing...
At the beginning of quarantine, families and friends took creative measures to see loved ones, with things like FaceTime, Zoom calls and car parades. By now, many communities have reopened to some...
Early on in the pandemic's spread, doctors noticed that people with pre-existing medical conditions were among the worst affected. The more we learn about coronavirus, the more we see a connection...
For many families, back-to-school planning will look different this year than it has in previous years. For parents, this will bring challenges of working at home while trying to juggle children and...
It's been almost five months since we started navigating the pandemic, and it's safe to say these current times are just as uncertain and challenging as they were in the beginning. We understand that...
Are you curious as to whether you’ve had COVID-19 before? Maybe you felt sick a while ago and are wondering if it could’ve been coronavirus. Antibody testing can help satisfy that curiosity by...
The short answer is yes- just because we’re in the midst of a pandemic doesn’t mean people aren’t having heart attacks. With all of the focus around coronavirus, it can be easy to forget about the...
N95 respirators, surgical masks, and cloth face coverings all help prevent the spread of coronavirus- but what exactly makes them different? Why are some more protective than others and which one...
Although there are signs that the number of U.S. cases of coronavirus may be leveling off, there is another health problem that won’t be going away anytime soon—stress. All 50 states have started...
As the curve of COVID-19 infections begins to level off and government stay-at-home orders begin to expire, businesses are challenged with the complexities of safely returning employees back to work....
Did you know that people with cardiovascular disease face more life-threatening complications and a substantially higher risk of death from coronavirus? According to data and reports from doctors in...
At TargetCare, it is our top priority to maintain the health and well-being of our clients and participants. Our team is working hard to immediately respond to the unique individual needs of each...
As the coronavirus continues to spread and more people are being advised to self-isolate or quarantine, it's important to have a household plan. What you can do is be prepared. That means having...
During this transitional time, it's up to you to create your new "normal" for the next few weeks or possibly months. One of our 5 tips for staying productive while WFH touched on the importance of...
With the spread of the novel coronavirus, many companies are mandating or recommending that as many employees as possible work remotely until the virus can be slowed. While some may be familiar with...
Maintaining Our Proactive Approach In Response To COVID-19 Being in the field of disease prevention, it’s important that TargetCare take proactive measures to protect the health of the employees and...
Did you know 70% of workers say they feel more stressed during COVID-19 than at any other point in their professional career? The need to address covid anxiety is apparent now more than ever. Plus,...
How is TargetCare Responding? The situation surrounding the spread of COVID-19 is rapidly changing, and TargetCare is carefully monitoring any updates and recommendations by the CDC in all states in...
Implementing a health and wellness program takes time, money, and effort. If you're going to invest, make sure it's worth it. The success of a health and wellness program depends on several different...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a life-threatening condition that affects nearly half of all U.S. adults. However, most people aren’t even aware they have it. Often called the...
When it comes to improving the health of your population, annual employee health screenings can be an extremely valuable tool. Before you head down this road or put your company’s annual health...
We've all heard the saying, "New Year, New You," and probably convinced ourselves we’d do our best to achieve it. However, the next thing you know, it's almost February, and while it is the "new...
Over the past 15 years, this has been one of the most asked questions by companies all over. There’s a common misconception that wellness programs must or should be included in open enrollment, like...
Getting quality sleep is especially important when it comes to stress management. Sleep keeps you healthy, mentally sharp, and able to cope with stress more effectively. Poor sleep can actually make...
Many people struggle with high cholesterol. Before you identify what may be causing your high cholesterol levels, it's important to understand what cholesterol is. There are two main types of...
While they may give you the burst of energy you need in the morning, caffeinated beverages from popular coffee chains can add unnecessary calories to your daily diet. Your usual morning order might...
When you're stressed, even the simplest of tasks can feel impossible to complete. The good news is, there are simple things you can do to feel more on top of your tasks, even when you're struggling...
At-home exercises that require no equipment can be a super easy and convenient way of fitting in a workout without having to hit the gym. You'll save time by not traveling or waiting for machines....
A recent study from Stanford University found that solely focusing on the mental and physical benefits of a healthy diet can make it harder for you to reap those benefits. It can make you believe...
Your office affects your health and happiness. Many occupations deliver stress, sedentary behavior, and unhealthy habits along with the paycheck, which can take a toll both physically and...
What exactly do Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference mean? And what can your numbers tell you about your health? BMI is a screening tool used to identify a person's weight category and body...
In addition to dieting, exercising is one of the most common ways people shed extra pounds. While exercise can help you achieve your weight loss goals by burning calories and body fat, it also...
Being prepared for your doctor's appointment is extremely important. Coming in with specific comments, questions, and concerns helps you make the most of your time. And, there's a better chance...
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