Miami, Florida (PRWEB) February 27, 2012

Studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that worksite wellness programs significantly improve productivity and reduce health care costs. Organizations that implement these programs see substantial returns on their investments through reductions in hospitalizations, chronic diseases, and absences. Employers are hungry for alternatives to rising health care costs, said James M. Repp, AvMed Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

In addition to providing affordable health plan options, AvMed partners with employers to provide prevention and wellness initiatives that help employees stay healthy and productive. Healthy employees translate to a healthy bottom line. We work closely with companies to develop strategies specific to their workforce.

For the larger employer groups, AvMed provides health fairs to help them design wellness programs and even benefit plan designs. In one instance, the health screenings revealed that employees from a large automotive group had issues with weight management as well as smoking and hypertension. As a result, AvMed was able to connect them with a health education center to provide instruction on smoking cessation. A nutritionist also met with employees to provide information on diabetes and healthy eating. AvMed administered a Biggest Loser