On site medical services for employees offered by some employers

Although many employees are still trying to extend more medical costs onto workers, an increasing amount of companies are furnishing services such as free check-ups, screening exams and prescription drugs. These services can help employees save a substantial amount of money each year. Some businesses are even claiming that the programs will help them save money eventually. 

The trend is catching on since more and more companies plan to reduce their healthcare costs by putting more attention on prevention, which includes complications such as hypertension and diabetes. Employees believe that if employees don’t have to leave work for medical reasons, they will obviously be more productive. Some companies are even opening up fully prepared workplace medical centers which are staffed by physicians and nurses offering primary care-type services. Employees don’t have to pay a fee for yearly physicals or standard screenings at these facilities, and they only have to pay $5 to $10 to be treated for minor illnesses.