Employer-Sponsored Health Care Services

Abstract

mployer-sponsored health care is a concept that may be unfamiliar to many managed care pharmacists. It deserves close examination because it is an idea that has been well received and effective. It was developed to help midto large-sized employers contract for primary care and pharmacy services in a manner that is cost-effective and convenient for employees (both current and retired) and often their dependents as well. Its goal is to reduce costs while improving access and quality of care. The outcomes—reduced health care costs, improved quality of care, increased worker productivity, and lower absenteeism— are well worth the investment.