Healthcare Insurance Research

Wellness

As healthcare costs increase; as the workforce ages; as employees become more conscious of the importance of lifestyle choices on their overall well-being; as employers look for ways to recruit and retain employees, Health and Wellness Programs are quickly becoming one of the key new benefits of healthcare coverage. They are more than a trend — they are an effective and simple way to reduce cost and improve workforce productivity.

For the employer, Health and Wellness Programs can lower healthcare costs, provide a new recruiting and employee retention tool, and perhaps most importantly, lead to a happier and more productive employee.

For the employee, Health and Wellness Programs can reduce stress, increase the quality of their life, provide a structured way of enabling them to not only be fit, but also make choices that lead to better nutrition, greater happiness, and increased control over their lives.

Questions may include:

How do we promote Health and Wellness Programs to employers? Once adopted, how do we communicate with members? Newsletters? Email? Meetings?
How do we schedule and administer Health Risk Assessments?
What should administrative reports look like for employers?
What should reports look like for members?
What on-site changes can we make to encourage healthier nutrition alternatives? What outside services can we make available to members?
What service should be offered for children and family members?
How can our website support the Program? What can we do to encourage members to use website tools?
What planning tools are best? What learning resources will work best?
What decision support tools will make the Program more useful? Usable? Calculators? Directories? Checklists?
How can we make providers and professionals available to members for care management and coordination? IVR? Online? Proactive phone?
What mental health care benefits do we offer? Substance abuse benefits?

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