Investing strategically in proven, community-based prevention programs could offer a substantial savings over traditional medical treatments for illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, lowering health care costs and improving people’s quality of life.
Preventing disease & injury is most cost-effective, common sense way to improve health in US
A 2013 report identifies key steps the nation can take to prioritize prevention and improve Americans' health. It also highlights efforts that are delivering results, such as a program for children with asthma that was shown to save $1.46 for every dollar spent.
From San Diego, Calif., to Hernando, Miss., innovative public health initiatives are attracting businesses and providing a spark to local economies. In many of these communities, employers are helping to make staying healthy easier for employees and their families.
Research has shown that investing in prevention is one of the most effective ways to improve health and reduce care costs.
Many businesses and organizations are discovering that an investment in prevention is good for employees–and the bottom line.
Where we live, work and play have a greater impact on our health than our medical conditions and the health care we receive.
Current methods for estimating the costs and savings of federal legislation miss billions of dollars in potential long-term returns from effective obesity prevention policies, according to a report from the Campaign to End Obesity.
Comprehensive tobacco prevention and cessation programs can save significant dollars over time. Case studies of state programs—which may include smoke-free workplace rules and higher taxes on tobacco products, among other measures—show a return on investment of as high as $50 for every $1 spent.
Read the briefResearch shows that a combination of expanding health insurance coverage, delivering better preventive and chronic care, and focusing on “protection” (the enabling of healthier behavior and safer environments) is more effective at saving lives and money than implementing any one of these three strategies alone.
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