Small and large businesses face a tough decision annually as each assesses the costs associated with health care plans. Health care plans protect employees and their families by providing treatment and preventive care, which in return keeps employees working longer. Profits and products result when quality care is provided for employees, who are seen, in effect, as tangible factors that impact entire organizations. Businesses seeking health plans should seriously analyze health providers with strategic visions that meet a company’s profile, providing the highest quality care at the best cost-benefit ratio.

Kaiser California and Kaiser Georgia are examples of health care providers that focus on proactively keeping members healthy and productive in the workplace at very affordable prices.

The efficiencies designed by Kaiser are to streamline the management of employee health care tasks such as enrollment, account status, billing and payment, all via a Web interface. Employees can access the tools themselves, reducing the overhead of human resource or benefits personnel.

Besides providing excellent health care, Kaiser Permanente California focuses on a total health approach for the employee and his or her family. The program provides free personalized health coaching and education courses to help the employee improve their mind and overall body conditioning. Many local fitness clubs extend discounts to Kaiser California members as part of their get healthy philosophy.

Another strategic benefit is Kaiser’s commitment to bringing healthy attitudes to the workplace. After developing information and programs specifically for businesses, Kaiser can bring the entire suite of knowledge and counseling right to the business in order to provide a wealth of wellness education and support for employees on a regular basis.

For businesses considering a partner to improve employee health and provide top tier affordable health care, Kaiser Permanente is a relationship that will help employees thrive and help businesses run efficiently.