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HealthFitness client engages employees in new health care culture
Avera’s employees model the new way forward for health care known as population health management
Highlights:
Every $1 spent on corporate wellness program generated $2.84 in health care savings since 2012
Average number of high health risks among Avera’s employee population decreased 6.6%
MINNEAPOLIS June 5, 2014 Avera, a health care system headquartered in South Dakota with more than 300 locations in five states, is modeling the new way forward for health care known as population health management.
The goal of population health management is to keep a population as healthy as possible by addressing the preventive and chronic care needs of every individual. Avera made a strong commitment to improve the health of its 13,000 eligible participants and partnered with HealthFitness to launch its To Your Health corporate wellness program in 2012. To Your Health includes health risk assessments, health screenings, health advising, health coaching, and wellness challenges.
Real Results
As a result, Avera is moving its employee population from high risk to low risk.
From 2012–2103, Avera saw significant improvements in high-risk areas:
Average number of high health risks decreased 6.6%
Return on investment for To Your Health
Every $1 spent on corporate wellness program generated $2.84 in health care savings since 2012
View the Affordable Care Act infographic to learn more about the new way forward to health care known as populatdion health management.
About HealthFitness
HealthFitness, a subsidiary of The Trustmark Companies, is an award-winning,
URAC- and NCQA-accredited provider of health management, corporate fitness and condition management solutions. With 35-plus years of experience, HealthFitness is a proven leader and partner for infusing a culture of health. We maximize client results through personalized interaction and a science- based approach to on-site program management, engagement and prevention. For more information on HealthFitness, visit
www.healthfitness.com
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