Eligible Population
In most instances, employer healthcare centers are limited to employees/union members participating in a given health insurance plan. However, as the center's value becomes apparent to workers and employers, other covered groups, such as dependents and pre-65 retirees, are deemed eligible to use the services. In over 60% of centers, the services provided by the onsite clinic are free or offered at lower rates than the standard network or community provider rate. However, it's important to note that the IRS requires that "on-site centers" charge a "fair market" rate to persons with HSAs who want to use a clinic that provides more than first aid care.
Management Models
Employer Health Services offers employers/labor unions a vendor-managed healthcare center. We are an experienced partner that will work with you to design, build, manage and staff the healthcare center you have been looking for.
Center Staffing
Staffing practices vary from center to center. Nationwide over 60% of facilities are led by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. A physician may be present during standard center hours or part-time alongside supporting nurses and staff. Some employers elect to provide various pharmacy, specialty, or expanded clinical services such as chiropractic, massage, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dentistry, optometry, etc. Our clinical staff will promote a connection with local providers, as nearly 40% don't have a personal physician. This assists in the continuity and coordination of care with patients who have a doctor and avoids additional care fragmentation.
When developing a schedule to staff your healthcare center, the level and number of clinicians working daily directly affect clinic costs.
The most commonly utilized clinicians (top 10) in an employer healthcare center are:
1. Nurse practitioner (NP)
2. Medical Assistant (MA)
3. Physician (MD, DO)
4. Registered Nurse (RN)
5. Health Coach
6. Physician's Assistant (PA)
7. Office Manager
8. Physical Therapist (PT)
9. Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian (RD)
10. Wellness Coordinator
With the most age-diverse workforce in our history, offering health benefits that employees across generations perceive as "fitting their needs" can be difficult. Employer Health Services provides a dedicated "Health Navigator" that collaborates with your center's healthcare team. They serve as a patient advocate and assist in identifying and improving service delivery for all generations.
Center Hours
Typically, worksite centers are either open full-time or part-time. Some centers even offer after-hours or weekend availability. For locations with 24-hour shifts, the hours may be longer. Availability also varies depending on the location of the workplace and the number of employees.
