Cisco Systems Finds PHRs Cut Employee Health Care Costs
San Jose-based Cisco Systems has found that providing patients with personal health records has resulted in fewer physician visits, increased employee productivity and lower health care costs. Three years ago, Cisco began participating in the PHR pilot program with Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
- "E-Health Programs Result in Lower Premiums for Companies, Better Care for Employees" (Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal, 8/11).
