Can Chiropractic Care Help Employees Stay Well? Can Chiropractic Care Reduce Healthcare Costs?
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress issued a release on May 21, 2015, with the headline, Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Publishes Landmark Position Paper, Highlights the Growing Role of Doctors of Chiropractic in On-site Corporate Health Clinics.
According to F4CP release, this paper, “…reviews current industry trends, and articulates the role of chiropractic care to optimize clinical and financial management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions among workforce populations.”
The paper discussed the benefits corporations gain by having on-site chiropractic care available for their employees. Co-author Dr. William Updyke explains, “For many companies, neuro-musculoskeletal complaints are the top reason employees consult a health care provider. Evidence confirms that chiropractic care is an obvious primary treatment approach that is ideal within on-site corporate health clinics. Furthermore, chiropractic offers hands-on treatment and healthy lifestyle advice to help employees stay well, a growing interest of employers.”
One such company, Cisco, already has found the benefits of chiropractic care in their corporate health clinic. “At Cisco’s LifeConnections’ Health Center, having doctors of chiropractic working closely with the medical team has helped reduce our musculoskeletal spending, and patients consistently give high patient satisfaction scores,” says Katelyn Johnson, Integrated Health manager for Cisco. “The integrated care team of chiropractors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists is critical to achieve our Patient Centered Medical Home model.”
The paper notes that corporate health clinics are growing at a rate of 15-20 percent per year. Laura Carabello, F4CP advisor, and paper co-author, added, “Employers are wise to hire the right mix of providers – those who provide cost-effective, quality care. As the sector gains sophistication, I expect chiropractic will become a well-respected service offered at most on-site clinics.”
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-for-profit organization is dedicated to raising awareness about the value of chiropractic care. The F4CP informs and educates the general public about the many benefits associated with chiropractic care. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit http://www.f4cp.com/.
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