Where weaknesses are postulated, it must be taken into account that the review Task Force is very critical, that no programs are perfect, that the Award Winning programs have been selected from over 300 candidate programs and represent the very best, that the materials reviewed may have been incomplete, that suggested deficiencies may have resulted from incomplete understanding of the program by the reviewers or that any problems may have been corrected since the time of review. Absenteeism dropped 17 percent in 1992 and 32 percent in 1994. Well-targeted at ten leading cost categories. Comprehensive and integrated program with clear goals and strategies. Good program evaluation.
Addresses demand reduction for health care.
Adequate risk reduction evaluation. Additional evaluation studies are in progress, which should be exciting. There is a good initial claims data analysis suggesting 43 percent savings from preventable illnesses and self-care. There is a measured affect on absenteeism and on health costs as well as health risks. Claims analyses were performed independently by William M. Mercer.