Preventative Care Works—Here’s What Happens When Companies Embrace It

Most businesses know the phrase "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"—but too few apply it to their healthcare strategy. Instead, traditional health plans are reactive: they focus on treating illness once it appears, rather than preventing it in the first place. That approach comes at a cost—to employees and to your bottom line.

At Health Compass Inc., we help employers flip that model with proactive, preventative-first solutions like Vital110. When companies embrace preventative care, they unlock a powerful combination of healthier employees, lower healthcare costs, and stronger business outcomes. Here’s what that looks like in action.

What Is Preventative Care, Really?

Preventative care refers to healthcare services designed to prevent illness or catch it early—before it becomes more complex and expensive to treat. This includes:

• Annual wellness exams and physicals
• Preventative lab tests (e.g., cholesterol, A1C, blood pressure)
• Vaccinations and screenings
• Mental health assessments
• Chronic condition monitoring

It also includes patient education and lifestyle tools that help employees manage their health long before a crisis hits.

What Happens When Businesses Prioritize Prevention?

1. Employees Get Healthier—and Stay That Way

When employees have regular access to screenings and early intervention, they’re more likely to stay on top of their health. High blood pressure, prediabetes, and high cholesterol often go unnoticed until it’s too late—unless you catch them early. Preventative care helps employees manage these risks proactively, improving overall wellness and reducing time away from work.

2. Healthcare Claims Go Down

Emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and chronic disease management drive the majority of healthcare costs. By focusing on prevention, companies reduce the number of high-cost claims and lower insurance premiums over time. The savings can be substantial, especially for small and mid-sized businesses.

3. Productivity Increases

Healthy employees are more energized, focused, and productive. They’re also less likely to miss work due to illness. Companies that prioritize wellness through preventative care see improved morale, fewer absences, and stronger team performance overall.

4. Mental Health Improves

Preventative care isn’t limited to physical health. Regular mental health check-ins and stress screenings help reduce burnout, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. Businesses that provide proactive mental health support create a culture of safety and support—and employees are more likely to seek help when they need it.

5. Recruiting and Retention Get Easier

Employees today want benefits that support their whole well-being—not just emergency coverage. When your plan offers accessible, ongoing care at no cost, it sends a clear message: “We value your health.” That gives you a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.

Vital110: Designed for Prevention

Traditional health plans make preventative care feel like a luxury. Vital110 makes it the foundation of your benefits strategy. With zero out-of-pocket cost for key services, employees can stay on top of their health without worrying about affordability or access.

Vital110 includes:

• Free virtual primary care and urgent care, available 24/7
• Preventative lab testing and wellness assessments
• No-cost generic prescriptions
• Integrated mental health and counseling services
• Care navigation and support for chronic condition prevention

By making preventative care the default, not the exception, Vital110 helps businesses reduce risk, control cost, and improve outcomes across the board.

Why It’s Time to Shift to Smarter Care

Delayed care leads to costly complications. Catching and treating issues early not only protects your employees—it protects your organization. Preventative care drives long-term value through reduced claims, fewer absences, and greater employee satisfaction.

The shift to proactive healthcare is already happening. The question is whether your company will lead—or fall behind.

Start Building a Preventative-First Culture

Preventative care isn’t just a trend—it’s a smarter, more sustainable way to approach employee health. With Vital110, you can offer this level of support at a cost that makes sense for your business.

Get a quote today and see how Health Compass Inc. and Vital110 can help you build a healthier, stronger team—starting now.