Using a return-on-investment estimation model to evaluate outcomes from an obesity management worksite health promotion program

Kristin M. Baker, Ron Z. Goetzel, Xiaofei Pei, Audrey J. Weiss, Jennie Bowen, Maryam J. Tabrizi, Craig F. Nelson, R. Douglas Metz, Kenneth R. Pelletier, Elizabeth Thompson

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Certain modifiable risk factors lead to higher health care costs and reduced worker productivity. A predictive return-on-investment (ROI) model was applied to an obesity management intervention to demonstrate the use of econometric modeling in establishing financial justification for worksite health promotion. METHODS: Self-reported risk factors (n = 890) were analyzed using χ and t test methods. Changes in risk factors, demographics, and financial measures comprised the model inputs that determined medical and productivity savings. RESULTS: Over 1 year, 7 of 10 health risks decreased. Of total projected savings ($311,755), 59% were attributed to reduced health care expenditures ($184,582) and 41% resulted from productivity improvements ($127,173), a $1.17 to $1.00 ROI. CONCLUSIONS: Using an ROI model to project program savings is a practical way to provide financial justification for investment in worksite health promotion when risk reduction data are available.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)981-990
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of occupational and environmental medicine
Volume50
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2008
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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