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Transforming Society: Workplace Wellness Programs IRF EDUCATION DAY OCTOBER 4, 2011
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Agenda (HIDDEN) TimeTopic 2 minVideo of the American lifestyle (tees up the issue visually) 10 minState of Wellness : Wellness defined 13 minWellness programs – Overview 13 minWellness Incentives Overview of incentives (law, types, etc.) Non-cash incentives – evolution and application 5 minSo what? How wellness can impact your (business) health!
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Health Globally..\..\..\Video\Dean Ormish.mpg
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Fast Food Nation Health Globally DeanOrnish_1- 55_2-36.mov
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State of Wellness in US
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MORE ON HEALTHCARE THAN COFFEE
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We’re #1! US Ranks # 1 per capital health spending # 36 life expectancy # 39 infant mortality # 43/42 adult mortality.
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The US Standard
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“IF 70% OF CHRONIC DISEASES ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO LIFESTYLE CHOICES, THEN WE’VE GOT TO…ADDRESSES THE 20% OF THE POPULATION THAT DRIVES 80% OF HEALTHCARE COSTS” We have met the enemy…
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Major Health Risks
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Personal and Financial Crisis! Since 1950, Healthcare costs increased 247 times! Healthcare spending = 17.6% GDP “25 by 25”
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Wellness Programs – Overview
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Wellness Programs wellness initiatives Allow organizations to be proactive in preventing illness and promoting healthier lifestyles for employees workplace wellness Programs designed to improve the health and well-being of employees (and their families) to enhance organizational performance and reduce costs
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Wellness Program Focus Behaviors and health risk factors Reduce chronic illness Provide continuum of support
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Wellness Program Elements Awareness / Education Health Risk Assessments Activity and Weight Mgmt Behavior Modification
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Wellness Program Rationale Source: American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Effective Wellness Program Design Culture of wellness Executive example Baseline data Long term view Communications & education Confidentiality of data Incentives & Rewards Employee engagement Individual and participation Options Vendor management Measurement Verification Legality
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Wellness Incentives – Overview
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Incentive Legislation (HIDDEN SLIDE)
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Wellness Legislation HIPAA No Discrimination 20% Cap on Attainment Incentives PPACA Attainment incentives up to 50% of coverage cost
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Incentives to the Rescue! “Changing behaviors is the most significant challenge…” Non Cash awards increased voluntary participation by 64%!
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National Business Group on Health (Helen Darling, President of the National Business Group on Health, Safety & Health Magazine, June 2005 ) “The best way to help employees without turning them off is to use positive incentives, not negative, and give lots of options.”
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Incentives Are Crucial Can’t obtain participation goals without incentives – Watson Wyatt For 50% HRA Participation: $50 incentive
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Incentive Thresholds Participation increases 7% for each $100 increase in incentive value. For 60% participation in broad wellness programs: invest $356 For 60% participation in HRA completion: invest $163
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How Incentives Used 89 % of corporate wellness programs offer incentives: Merchandise and gift cards (53%) Promotional items (44%) Pre-tax cash in HSA or FSA account (32%) Health plan premium discount or credit (32%) Mandatory HRA to participate in benefits (15%) Michael Nadeau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Viverae
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Change in Incentive Usage Survey of NAM and ERC Membership
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So what? How wellness can impact your (business) health!
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Next Steps Workplace Wellness Study provides comprehensive resource Lead by example (your wellness program?) Umbrella recognition program - include wellness Employee engagement – recognition and wellness key elements Travel, merchandise, cards, and premiums as usual, drive results!
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What Comes Next?
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