Recap of October Session on:  Point of Care Dispensing

Discussion: The Roundtable focused on a strategy to improve medication access and management. The discussion highlighted the role of point-of-care dispensing in relieving pressure on the pharmacy system and addressing healthcare challenges such as medication adherence and access issues. The presentation emphasized the importance of customizable, high-touch clinical programs and positioned point-of-care dispensing as a direct solution for healthcare providers to simplify patient care and improve outcomes, especially in underserved areas known as "pharmacy deserts."

For the recording and slide deck, please visit the Members Only Resource Center.

Integrating Whole Person Health Webinar Video & Material available in the Members Only Resource Page.  

NEW President/Chair: Penny Gilbert, Purchasing Specialist, Textron Inc.

NEW Treasurer: Dawn Carey, Senior Director, Perdue Farms

NEW Directors: Angel Meadows, Clinic Program Director, Tyson Foods

Russell Dubose, Vice President of Human Resources, Phifer Incorporated;

Re-Elected Director: Phil Berry, President and CEO Northwind Pharmaceuticals 

Mark your calendars for 2025

13th NAWHC Annual Forum

Date:  April 24-25, 2025

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Near the Galleria, Dallas TX

Stay tuned for more details and registration information coming soon!

The new version 7 of the Guidebook for Measuring the Performance of Worksite Health Centers is now available free for members in the Resources page.

The Guidebook is the first publication of its kind to provide objective advice and recommendations on addressing the challenges faced by employers and unions in trying to determine the value of their onsite, near-site and virtual clinics and the performance of their vendor/health provider partners.

The Guidebook highlights the importance of taking a “Value of the Investment (VOI),” rather than merely a “Return on Investment (ROI)” strategy to measure all elements of a center’s performance: financial savings, utilization, access to care, satisfaction, health outcomes, program engagement, reduction in accidents, productivity and recruitment and retention of workers. It offers insights and information on definitions, strategies, metrics, reporting and case studies for new, mature, small and large worksite health centers.

Non-members may purchase the Guidebook for $150 by contacting membership@nawhc.org.

In an effort to help NAWHC member firms expand their businesses, I’m pleased to announce two new features on the NAWHC website: “Health Center Vendors and Providers” and “Marketplace Developments.” They can be found under the “Resources and Research” tab on www.nawhc.org

The slides and recordings from the latest webinar held on October 13, 2023 are available to members in the Resources section of our website. 

In response to the high and variable costs of local health care providers and the challenges associated with finding timely access to quality care, many employers (public and private) and unions are offering health centers on-site, near-site, or shared with nearby companies to better address the health care needs of covered employees and their dependents. You can access the report in the Members Only Resources Section of our website.

KLAS Research has created a guide that focuses on the largest third-party service providers that operate across multiple US regions to develop and manage primary care centers the offer other related services, including telehealth, behavioral health, and wellness centers. Health care providers that offer such services are not included in the document. You can obtain a copy at this link.