title: Economic Analysis of the Return-on-Investment of a Worksite Wellness Program for a Large Multistate Retail Grocery Organization.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objective of this study is to measure the return on investment (ROI) of the Price Chopper/Golub Corporation employee population who participate in wellness programs available to them.
  
  
  METHODS
  Medical claims data, risk level, and presence of comorbidities such as diabetes and heart disease were compared in a matched retrospective cohort of participants and nonparticipants, with 2008, 2009, and 2010 serving as measurement years. Program costs and estimated savings were used to calculate an ROI of $4.33 for every dollar invested in wellness programs.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Reductions in medical costs were observed at several risk and participation levels, with an average savings of $133 per participant and a 3-year savings estimate of $285,706.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The positive ROI and savings estimate indicate that wellness interventions added economic value to Price Chopper/Golub Corporation.
authors.affiliation: From MVP Health Care (Ms Light, Ms Kline, and Ms Drosky), Schenectady, NY; and Chapman Institute (Mr Chapman), Lake Forest Park, Wash.
authors.forename: Emily M W
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Light
authors.forename: Allison S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Kline
authors.forename: Megan A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Drosky
authors.forename: Larry S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Chapman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000191:economics*; D005260:Female; D005511:Food Handling / Q000191:economics*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009518:New York; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000191:economics* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017132:Workplace / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration