city of killeen wellness initiative june 2009. health care concerns affordability and availability...
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City of Killeen Wellness InitiativeJune 2009
Health Care Concerns
• Affordability and availability of care
• April 2009- Kaiser Health Tracking Poll: 6 in 10 Americans say that they or a member of their household have
delayed or skipped health care in the past year.
National Health Care
• Since 1999, employment-based health insurance premiums have increased 120 %, compared to cumulative inflation of 44%
• Health insurance expenses - fastest growing cost component for employers.
• Average out-of-pocket costs for employees for deductibles, co-payments for medications, and co-insurance for physician and hospital visits rose 115 % during the same period.
City of Killeen Employee Health Insurance
• Since 1999, health insurance premiums have increased 73. 9%, compared to national increase of 120%
• Average out-of-pocket costs for employees for deductibles & co-insurance for physician and hospital visits increased.– Co-pays increased from $15 - $20
Employer Provided Health Care
• Employer-sponsors provide health insurance to the vast majority of workers and their families.
• Increasing costs in health insurance premiums pose challenges for employers
• Challenge -deciding how to continue to provide employee coverage.
Increasing Health Care Costs
• Chronic diseases account for about 70% of all U.S. deaths
(Center for Preventive Medicine, 2009)
• Addressing health problems in the early stages, easier to treat & treatment is more effective.
• Preventive screenings, testing and follow-up are essential
Strategy
A healthy workforce is a
key ingredient in
controlling health care costs
Equation for Success
MindBody Spirit
HealthEmployee
Healthier employees + Fewer Health Risks =
Decreased Medical Costs
Healthy Balance
Wellness Initiative
• Improving the health of each individual.
• Designed to promote health, wellness and lifestyle changes among employees and family members.
• Strategic Approach - Comprehensive Program Design
Mission & Vision
MissionProviding comprehensive initiatives
that encourage employee health, well-being, safety and work-life
balance.
VisionEmployees successfully attain &
maintain a work ::life balance.
Focus Areas
• Access to Care• Disease Mgmt• Health Screening
– Vision & Hearing – Immunizations
• Mental Health • Morale/Motivation• Nutrition Education
• Prevention– Infectious Disease– Violence & Injury – Safety at Work
• Physical Activity/ Fitness• Stress Management• Substance Abuse• Tobacco Cessation
Objectives
I. Systematic approach Clearly articulated focus /strategy Mission /Vision/Objectives/Performance
measures
II. An organizational culture of wellness. Culture Shift Communication Education & Awareness
Objectives
III. Improved individual health Education & Awareness Prevention Manage Chronic Illnesses
IV. Partnerships with Employee Culture shift Lifestyle choices :: health care Personal responsibility
Implementation - Phase I
• Education & Awareness
• Encourage Physical Activity
• Health Assessment Survey
Phase I- Education & Awareness
• Introduce Initiative -“Kickoff “• City Beat / Email /Flyers
• Staff Meetings
• NEO / In Processing
• Contest - Name Program X (Logo)
Phase I - Encourage Physical Activity
• CDC recommends for adults at least:– 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of
moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) every week and muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
• Initiatives– Gym Membership Discounts– Corporate Challenge– Team Activities
• Walking, Softball, etc
Phase I - Health Assessments
• Baseline for City Workforce
• Identify Focus for Wellness Initiatives
• Employee ParticipationParticipants – Reduced premiums
Non Participants – Not eligible for reduction
Summary & Questions
MissionProviding comprehensive initiatives that encourage employee health, well-being, safety and work-life
balance.
VisionEmployees successfully attain & maintain a work ::life balance.