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The critical focus and innovation boom in the healthcare sector won't be slowing in 2019. Science and technology are continuing to push forward exciting, new medical advancements, and a focus on greater returns for patients is opening doors to a higher quality of care. Here are some emerging healthcare trends in 2019 to watch for.

One of the final steps prior to being able to open your onsite clinic to your employees is hiring your clinic staff. Although this may be one of the last pieces to fit into the puzzle, you'll want to begin planning for it in the early stages of implementation. Hiring can be a time-consuming process and there are many different options to consider when looking at staffing an onsite clinic. We've compiled a step-by-step guide to help make the process a bit more streamlined.

There are many compelling reasons an organization might decide to implement an onsite clinic. Most do it to gain a little control over health costs for both the company and the employees, some do it to increase employee productivity or overall wellness. No matter what the reasoning, it's extremely important to go into the process knowing your goals and the outcomes you'd like to eventually attain, then setting up systems to measure and track those goals over time.

Employee illness dramatically affects your business in a myriad of ways. Productivity, safety, employee engagement, and organizational culture, are impacted enormously by sick staff. Unlike many things in business, when it comes to illness, no industry, region, or sector is immune to the consequences of employee illness and the effect it has on the bottom line. 

Healthcare expenses are one of the primary budgetary concerns of most American companies in recent years, and there is evidence that this issue will only continue to get worse. Many employers are starting to look for creative ways to ease the burden of healthcare not only for themselves, but also for their employees. Onsite clinics are an excellent option to help alleviate the growing cost of healthcare, but you will need to go into the process with a plan. Here are a few tips on how to budget for your onsite clinic.

Have you ever heard the phrase or experienced the phenomenon known as "Minnesota nice?" This is just one of several well-known characteristics of the people born and raised in Minnesota. Some of the things that make Minnesotans remarkable are what also make working with the Minnesota company, NeoPath Health a great experience. Let's break down a few of these characteristics that explain why NeoPath is the best onsite clinic vendor in Minnesota.

It's easy to understand that a health clinic down the hall from your desk at work would make it more convenient for you to visit with your healthcare provider. However, one question for many is do you get the same quality of care from an onsite clinic? The answer is absolutely, and here are some of the reasons why.

Does implementing an Onsite Clinic seem like an insurmountable task? It doesn't have to! Although each implementation varies from company to company, there are key areas of focus for all companies to consider to get the ball rolling in the right direction. We compiled a list of eight critical steps to follow for implementing an onsite clinic below.

We’ve all seen those emails come through from coworkers and employees. You know the ones, the ones saying they’re going to be out of the office for a few hours for a doctor’s appointment. Between driving there, the inevitable waiting room wait, the actual visit, and then driving back to the office, the time adds up! And that’s just one employee. Multiply that by the other employees you have who will no doubt need to visit a doctor or clinic at some point.