Reviving the old method, Apple soon to launch healthcare services for its employees
California, March 5: Apple has always looked after its employer’s safety and concerned about their health. To continue their efforts, the company will soon launch new medical practices, named AC Wellness, to treat Apple employees in spring 2018. The company will start with two clinics in Santa Clara County, California, near its headquarters in Cupertino.
AC Wellness is an independent medical practice dedicated to delivering compassionate, effective healthcare to the Apple employee population. There are already numerous job listings for a serious care physician, primary care physician, exercise coach, nurse coordinator, and more. Apple is also looking for “designers” to create programs focused on preventing disease and promoting healthy behavior. Furthermore, the clinics will serve as a testing ground for various health-related products and services.
Focusing on “patient engagement” and “population health” is good, of course, but it’s especially beneficial when you’re a company that would rather keep its employees healthy and working.
Apple is not the first company to start a healthcare service, earlier it was last month that Amazon had announced that it intends to create a healthcare company of its own with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase. Amazon, however, hasn’t announced when its company will go live, so chances are Apple’s initiative will open first.Healthier employees also cost less in the long run because their insurance is cheaper. In short, lower healthcare costs equal are higher profits.
On similar terms an Indian company also had started healthcare centers for its employers and also gave important treatment measures for their spouses and family members. However after a certain time, the company had shut down. Therefore this is a similar initiative taken by Apple for its employees.