Nov 19, 2008 -- Companies open full-service doctor's offices on premises
The trend of employers opening up medical offices on-site for their employees isn't exactly new. After all, Clark recalls working for IBM in the '70s and visiting an in-house doctor. But The Wall Street Journal now reports that companies like Toyota, Walt Disney and Intel have opened full-service doctor's offices with a large range of medical equipment at their locations.
This can save the employer a fortune. Illnesses can be caught early, making for less absenteeism, and employees don't have to take time away from the job to run out for medical treatment.
Clark vividly recalls his encounter with the doctor at IBM even after all these years. As soon as he walked in, the doctor remarked, "So, I hear you like double cheeseburgers." The penny-pincher's reputation as a lover of fast food obviously preceded him. Later, the doctor drew a picture of 2 double cheeseburgers and crossed one out -- in an effort to convince Clark he had to stop eating fast food. Did he listen? No way!