The majority of my 40 years working to manage the escalating healthcare costs for both self-funded and fully insured employers by adjusting benefits, and/or moving from carrier to carrier proved to be ineffective. All I accomplished was re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. I am thrilled to be a part of a real solution; assisting employers to reduce the rising cost of healthcare by designing and implementing wellness initiatives for their employees and dependents.To develop and maintain an effective Wellness Initiative, corporate management must set goals for all members covered by their plan. The Wellness Initiative must be developed based on the group’s demographics, the individual member’s risk profile, and the employer’s budget requirements. Effective programs screen 90% plus of the adult population. They have 80% to 85% of the at risk population actively managed. Successful programs require: control of all data related to medical and pharmacy claims, communication of the features and benefits of participation in the program to members, and require coordination and communication between all service providers. Services available:Population Health Analysis … two or three year paid claims review & risk profilesHRA … individual and global reports, with optional wellness coach follow-upOn-Site Bio-Metric screenings Predictive Modeling … combining the Historical, Bio-Metric & HRA data Wellness Portal … for participants & wellness coach interaction/monitoringWellness Coaching … with life style educational online trainingChronic Conditions Coaching …. programs can be limited to the highest risk membersTobacco Cessation … assisting individuals reduce and/or stop their use of tobaccoCompliance to wellness protocols … tracking and reporting providedPharmacy management and coordinationOn-Site Clinic – for employer groups of 500 plus employees in single locationNear-Site Health& Wellness Centers - clinic shared by multiple employers of all sizes