Medical Self-Care Savings

2007  | American Institute for Preventive Medicine


An American Institute for Preventive Medicine White Paper, for Human Resource Executives, Benefit Managers, Medical Directors, & Wellness Professionals.

One way to reduce employer health care costs is by reducing the demand for unnecessary medical services. This can be accomplished by teaching employees/members medical self-care. Medical selfcare refers to a decision making process that helps increase efficient and appropriate use of medical services and to make more informed health care decisions.

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