Colin Roberts and Raffi Terzian HIT Leaders & News | November 2, 2016 There is no denying that technology is transforming the healthcare experience. However, better patient outcomes are still reliant on strong patient engagement. Further, people have various needs and preferences when it comes to how they want to approach and manage their health. […]
Pam Mortenson and Rich Prall Corporate Wellness Magazine | October 18, 2016 Workplace screenings are a critical component of corporate wellness initiatives. By measuring key aspects of health, including blood pressure, weight, cholesterol and glucose, among others, these screenings provide valuable insights into the health of employees and help identify potential risk factors early on, […]
Wellness Moves from Bottom Lines to Positive Outcomes Pam Mortenson World at Work Benefits & Work-Life Focus | October 10, 2016 Health-care costs have skyrocketed over the past two decades. Employers and workers bear the brunt of this trend. Between 2005 and 2015, employer contributions to health insurance premiums increased by 61%, according to the […]
Marc Allan Indianapolis Business Journal | October 1, 2016 Bruce Smith, director of human resources at Stalcop, a metal-forming specialist in Thorntown, has found one solution to the never-ending battle to hold down health care costs: patient advocates. For four years, Stalcop has contracted with Milwaukeebased Patient Care, a health care advocacy company that helps […]
New portal offers personalized programs to engage participants in improving health and well-being while having fun Plymouth Meeting, PA, September 13, 2016 —West Corporation, a leading provider of communication services, today announced the launch of its online Wellness Challenge Portal and ClientConnect, the latest enhancements to Health Advocate’s comprehensive Wellness Program. The newly designed Wellness […]
Abbie Leibowitz & Pam Mortenson Corporate Wellness Magazine | September 2016 As healthcare costs continue to rise, organizations are seeking strategies to help improve the health of their workforce as a means to better manage these increases. Yet, despite offering a number of benefits and programs, many employers still face challenges engaging employees to take […]