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A White Paper: The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs

A White Paper: The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs. Presented by: Don R. Powell, Ph.D. President and CEO American Institute for Preventive Medicine. Health Insurance Premiums vs Other Indicators. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2008.

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A White Paper: The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs

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  1. A White Paper: The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs Presented by: Don R. Powell, Ph.D. President and CEO American Institute for Preventive Medicine

  2. Health Insurance Premiums vs Other Indicators Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, 2008

  3. If Food Were Health Care If food prices had risen at medical inflation rates since the 1930’s: • 1 dozen eggs $ 80.20 • 1 pound apples $ 12.23 • 1 pound sugar $ 13.70 • 1 roll toilet tissue $ 24.20 • 1 dozen oranges $107.90 • 1 pound butter $102.07 • 1 pound bananas $ 16.04 • 1 pound bacon $122.48 • 1 pound beef shoulder $ 43.57 • 1 pound of coffee $ 64.17 10 item total $586.56 Source: American Institute for Preventive Medicine, 2007

  4. How Companies Are Responding to Increased Health Care Costs % of companies Offer wellness program Increased copays Participant pay more for prescription drugs Switched providers Increased participant cost Increased deductibles Source: Society for Human Resource Management, 2006

  5. (6+ Risks) (3-5 Risks) (0-2 Risks) Health Risks & Health Care Costs N = 1,706 Source: Fairview Alive Program Evaluation (StayWell, 2004)

  6. Savings Per Employee (2001 – 2003) Source: Fairview Alive Program Evaluation (StayWell, 2004)

  7. Review of Published Studies on Worksite Wellness (ROI) 18 Studies2 42 Studies3 56 Studies4 28 Studies1 Medical Costs, Absenteeism, & Workers Comp Medical Costs & Absenteeism Medical Costs Absenteeism • Source: Aldana, SG, Financial impact of health promotion programs: a comprehensive review of the literature, American Journal of Health Promotion, 2001, volume 15:5: pages 296-320. • Source: Aldana, SG, Financial impact of health promotion programs: a comprehensive review of the literature, American Journal of Health Promotion, 2001, volume 15:5: pages 296-320. • Source: Chapman, LS, Meta-evaluation of worksite health promotion economic return studies, Art of Health Promotion, 2003, 6:6, pages 1-16. • Source: Chapman, LS, Meta-evaluation of worksite health promotion economic return studies: 2005 Update Art of Health Promotion, 2005, p. 1-16.

  8. Prevalence of Wellness Programs 49% 39% Resources & Information Smoking Cessation Fitness Center Subsidy Health Screening Program Health Newsletter Weight Loss Onsite Fitness Center Stress Management Source: SHRM 2006 Benefits Survey Reports

  9. Risk Factors for Every 100 Employees/Members • 25 have cardiovascular disease • 8 are asthmatic • 8 are diabetic • 31 have high blood pressure • 17 have high cholesterol • 66 are overweight • 20 smoke • 20 use alcohol excessively • 20 don’t wear seatbelts • 40 don’t exercise • 44 suffer from stress Source: Department of Health and Human Services

  10. Wellness Wizard® Determine your employee’s health risks, costs, and savings

  11. 1. Make the Program Multi-Component • Assessment activities • Communication materials • Self-help materials/programs • Health Coaching • Group programs

  12. Smokeless® 1 Year Quit Rates for Salaried and Hourly Employees Source: American Journal of Health Promotion

  13. 2. Teach Demand Management • Medical self-care • Wise consumerism

  14. Physician Office Visits Annually • Total - to non federally employed, office based physicians • 964 million • Approximately 3.3 visits/person • Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey-2007 • Unnecessary Visits • 25% or 241 million • Source: Dunnell, K. and Cartwright, C. • Medicine Takers, Prescribers and Hoarders • Average cost - $121/visit Source: American Medical Association, 2001

  15. Emergency Room Visits Annually • Total • 115 million • 37.8 visits/100 persons • Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey - 2005 • Unnecessary Visits • 55% or 63 million • Source: National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey - 2005 • Average cost - $586/visit Source: New England Journal of Medicine, 1996

  16. HealthyLife® Self-Care Studies

  17. “Health at Home® was the reason I went to see my doctor and it saved my life.” • Jeff Bilbrey • Sales Specialist, Lowe’s • Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

  18. “Healthier at Home was a real lifesaver. It helped me to know my husband, Jay, was having a heart attack.” Marijo Parsons Pharmacy Supervisor Aurora Medical Center Milwaukee, WI

  19. 3. Present Psychosocial Issues • Self-esteem • Anger management • Depression management • Laughter workshops

  20. 4. Use High Tech as an Adjunct to High Touch • No data to support cost savings • Only 50% of U.S. population has internet access • Only 25% goes online for health information • Some intranets can only be accessed at work • May not reach dependents • Time consuming • Many people still prefer print • Employees thank you for books

  21. Thank you for your attention.Questions? Phone: 800-345-2476, extension 221 Fax: 248-539-1808 E-mail:dpowell@HealthyLife.com Web Site:www.HealthyLife.com

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