Implementing proactive prevention and wellness programs—particularly drug and alcohol screening combined with EAP—will reduce aggregate medical costs and the incidents of disability both off and on the job.
 

A focus upon return-to-work for on- or off-the-job injuries will encourage the fastest possible return to productivity.
 

Working with the right MCO will assist employers in better controlling their workers’ compensation costs, and will also create opportunities to improve the quality of their employees’ health and disability programs.
 

Defining goals for all providers of service will allow an employer greater opportunity to increase the return on their investment.
 

Combining the best practices from your group health and workers’ compensation programs will improve quality and reduce an employer’s “24-hour” cost.
 

A commitment to early intervention and appropriate medical care will minimize the cost to the employer.