In March 2020, the National Assn. of Worksite Health Centers (NAWHC) conducted a benchmarking survey of employers and unions on the impact and challenges of COVID-19 on their onsite and near-site health centers, the centers’ services and staff. In March, states were requiring or recommending most businesses close or have their employees work remotely to avoid spreading the virus. To see how the situation has changed as people get back to work and employers adjust to the imminent arrival of vaccine, NAWHC conducted a survey in November 2020 to update the earlier results.  Results can be viewed here.

View Mercer's COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations Here

A new report by the Center for Workplace Health and Performance coauthored by IBI and the National Association of Worksite Health Centers examines multiple care goals and effective approaches for patients with MSK and pain.

CDC continues to update its COVID-19 guidance and resources for the private sector. Your organization can use the following resources to 

• prevent and reduce transmission among employees,
• maintain healthy business operations, and
• maintain a healthy work environment.

Resources can be found at: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC

The employer clinic summit, scheduled for January 28-29th in Phoenix, has been canceled and will now be held in Chicago on June 24-25. See the Upcoming events listing for more details.

According to a press release, direct primary care provider Paladina Health announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Charlotte-based Healthstat, a leading provider of onsite, near-site, shared and virtual employer-sponsored health centers. Paladina Health currently operates 120 clinics concentrated in the Midwest and Western U.S.

The Heathstat acquisition will add more than 230 clinics in 13 additional states, including in the Southeast where Paladina Health does not have a presence. After the acquisition is complete, Paladina Health will operate 350 clinics and remain the nation’s second-largest direct primary care provider. 

This is the second major merger in the worksite health center marketplace, following Premise Health's acquisition of CareHere early this summer.

See details of the Paladina/Healthstat agreement at this link:  https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/colorado/paladina-health-to-acquire-healthstat-bringing-together-two-of-the-nations-leading-direct-primary-care/article_88ecb856-c030-5c76-ae0d-173dee37fbd3.html

Premise Health, the largest direct health care provider, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CareHere, a leading operator of wellness centers for self-funded organizations. CLICK HERE to learn more.

TULSA, OK, September 2, 2020 -- CareATC, a leader in workforce population health management, has signed an agreement with Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), making CTCA® it’s preferred oncology care provider.  CLICK HERE to learn more.

A new COVID-19 resource for employees: “The COVID-19 Common Sense Fact Sheet” – on the Members-Only Resource page.

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Amazon is getting into the health care delivery business, at least for its employees. Last month, the e-commerce giant opened a primary care clinic in Irving and soon plans to open similar health centers in Coppell, Garland, Duncanville, North Fort Worth and near Haslet. The local launch is the first stage of a pilot project that will include four other U.S. metros by early next year, Amazon said. CLICK HERE to read more.