ACLM and ACOEM launch workplace toolkit to help employers address and improve workforce health

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)  announced the release of a new resource designed to help employers improve health outcomes, strengthen workforce performance and manage rising healthcare costs.

"A Guide to Bringing Lifestyle Medicine into Workplaces" is intended for employer leaders, benefits executives, and clinicians seeking to integrate lifestyle medicine into workplace health strategies. The toolkit, currently available at no cost, provides clear recommendations, evidence-based best practices, and a step-by-step roadmap to move from concept to execution.

Federal health programs are projected to cost $23.6 trillion between 2026 and 2035, with chronic disease and related conditions driving the majority of costs and workforce productivity losses. As a result, shifting from a reactive "sick care" model to a proactive health ecosystem is essential for employer sustainability.

"Employers are uniquely positioned to influence health by shaping benefits, workplace environments, and access to care," said ACLM Senior Director of Practice Advancement Jessica Jolly, MHA, MPH, DipACLM, NBC-HWC, CHES, CLSSGB. "This guide offers deployable, actionable strategies to help organizations move beyond fragmented wellness programs and toward integrated, high-value care."

By combining clinical expertise in lifestyle medicine with workplace health leadership, ACLM and ACOEM are advancing a more integrated, scalable model for addressing chronic disease where adults spend a significant portion of their time: the workplace.