About NAWHC
About Us
Advancing the use and success of worksite health centers and direct contracting for health care.
The National Association for Workplace Health Care (NAWHC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing employer-contracted and managed onsite clinics, near-site clinics, shared clinics, mobile health units, and virtual workplace health centers. We support the professionals who plan, build, and operate these centers — from employee health and wellness centers to occupational health clinics and employer-sponsored advanced primary care — across North America and beyond.
NAWHC is the only national organization representing both purchasers and providers of workplace health care. Our community includes employers, vendors, and healthcare leaders with a shared goal: improving employee outcomes, controlling costs, and expanding access through worksite health centers and employer direct primary care.
What is it?
What is an Onsite, Near-site, or Shared Clinic?
Facilitate Knowledge Sharing
Enable and encourage the exchange of information and best practices among sponsors of onsite clinics, near-site clinics, and employer-shared clinics.
Provide Practical Insights
Deliver clear, actionable guidance for organizations considering worksite health centers, employee health and wellness centers, or employer direct primary care as part of their strategy.
Advocate for Employers
Champion the interests of employers and sponsors of workplace health centers, occupational health clinics, and employer-sponsored clinics.
Understanding Worksite Health Centers
Explore the essential components of employer-contracted and managed onsite clinics, near-site clinics, occupational health centers, and virtual care models. This guide offers practical insights for employers, sponsors, and industry professionals seeking to enhance care, expand access, and improve ROI.
Measure ROI Effectively
Help sponsors measure the return on investment (ROI) of their workplace health initiatives and evaluate the performance of their onsite, near-site, and virtual clinic partners and vendors.
About Us
Our Objectives
Worksite health centers—whether onsite clinics, near-site clinics, employer-shared clinics, or virtual clinics—are employer-contracted and managed solutions designed to deliver convenient, high-quality care directly to employees. These centers support workforce well-being, reduce healthcare costs, and improve access to preventive services and chronic condition management. They may also include occupational health centers, employee health and wellness centers, and employer direct primary care models.
Still have questions?
We’re here to help. Whether you’re exploring onsite clinics, near-site clinics, shared clinics, occupational health centers, or virtual care solutions, NAWHC provides guidance and resources tailored to your organization’s needs.
Help sponsors measure the return on investment (ROI) of their onsite employee health clinics and assess the performance of clinic partners and vendors.
Convenient options located close to the workplace, serving multiple employers or locations while reducing barriers to care.
Collaborative employer-sponsored clinics that allow organizations to pool resources and provide high-quality, cost-effective care.
Focused on workplace safety, injury care, compliance, and preventive health programs that protect employees and improve productivity.
Agreements made directly between employers and healthcare providers to deliver medical services without intermediaries, improving care coordination, cost transparency, and overall value for employees and organizations.
About Us
Meet the
Leadership Team
- Penny Gilbert, Board Chair & President, Strategic Sourcing Agent Specialist, Textron, Inc.
- David Hines, Past President, Executive Director Employee Benefits, Metro Nashville Public Schools
- Dawn Carey, Treasurer, Senior Director of Perdue HealthWorks, Perdue Farms
- Kenneth Aldridge, Jr., Secretary, Director of Health Services, Rosen Hotels & Resorts and Rosen Medical Center
- Larry Boress, Executive Director, NAWHC
- Lisa Day, Total Rewards Specialist, Kimball International
- David Keyt, Nat. Dir., Employer-Sponsored Health Ctrs. Alliant Insurance Srvs.
- Mike LaPenna, Principal, The LaPenna Group
- Ed McNamara, Executive Vice President, Premise Health
- Russell DuBose, Vice President of Human Resources, Phifer Inc.
- Angel Meadows, Clinical Program Director, Tyson Foods
- Katelyn Johnson, Global Health Strategy Leader, Cisco
- Johnsie Holt, MS, CWP, Director of Employee Wellness, Metro Nashville Public Schools
- John Bustle, MD, Chief Medical Director, QuadMed
- Scott Conard, MD, Co-Founder & Partner, Converging Health
- Bruce Hochstadt, MD, Executive Vice President, ProactiveMD
- Jonathan Leizman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Premise Health
- Anthony Musci, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Onsite Care
- Tim Newman, MD, Occupational Medicine Physician
- Martha E. Shepherd, DO, MPH, Medical Director, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Joe Thomas, MD, Medical Director, Nucor Steel
- Nirav Vakharia, MD, Medical Director, Marathon Health
About Us
Meet the
Leadership Team
Our History
How We Started
Member Stories
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