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JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PRACTICE
Waist Lines Will Continue to Rob Bottom Lines Until Physicians Lead by
Example with Their Own Employee Wellness Programs
Author(s): Suvidha Khatri, Barbara Lacy Wilson, Michael E. Dalmat
Citation: Suvidha Khatri, Barbara Lacy Wilson, Michael E. Dalmat, (2013) "Waist Lines Will Continue to Rob Bottom Lines Until Physicians Lead by Example with Their Own Employee Wellness Programs," Journal of Management Policy and Practice, Vol. 14, Iss. 5, pp. 30 - 38
Article Type: Research paper
Publisher: North American Business Press
Abstract:
A growing number of large health care providers such as Aetna, Mayo Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic are
taking a preventative approach utilizing employee wellness programs. However, there is a lack of
supporting evidence online regarding established wellness programs for small businesses, especially
medical group practices. In this study, we used secondary data analysis, from online literature supported
by empirical data collected through Clayton State University’s 8 Client organizations, to analyze how
physicians can once again lead the way in fostering healthy behaviors among their employees and
patients, as well as their outside circles of influence. Our paper demonstrates the potential far reaching
effects on the total population’s health through a “ripple effect” (Socio-ecological Model).
