Self-insurance and worksite alcohol programs: an econometric analysis.

作者: D S Kenkel

DOI: 10.15288/JSA.1997.58.211

关键词: Public healthSelf-insuranceEnvironmental healthActuarial sciencePoison controlSubstance abuseHealth promotionOccupational safety and healthSuicide preventionHuman factors and ergonomicsMedicine

摘要: Objective: The worksite is an important point of access for alcohol treatment and prevention, but not all firms are likely to find offering programs profitable. This study attempts identify at a conceptual empirical level factors that determinants the profitability programs. A central question considered in analysis whether firms' decisions about related how employee group health insurance provided. Method: data used from 1992 National Survey Worksite Health Promotion Activities (N = 1,389-1,412). econometric focuses on measures surveyed offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), individual counseling, classes resource materials regarding other substance abuse. Results: Holding constant, probability self-insured firm offers EAP estimated be 59%, compared 51% purchases market group...

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