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NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM THE OUTCOMES-BASED WELLNESS EXPERTS
June 2013
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KEEPING YOU INFORMED
& UPDATED ON THE WELLNESS REGULATIONS
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For the past few months, Bravo Wellness has been closely reviewing the proposed wellness regulations. We've been offering webinars to help decipher how they may impact our customers and their employees. Finally, on May 29, 2013, the final wellness regulations were issued. Within 30 hours, Bravo was conducting yet another webinar to communicate the final decisions. It's our commitment to keeping you informed.
(Link to the final wellness regulations)
In case you missed that webinar on May 30th, we will be repeating it again on Wednesday, June 5th at 1pm EST. Click here to register.
We will continue our monthly webinar series on the Impacts of the Affordable Care Act on Wellness Plans through August, where we will continue to unpack all you need to know to remain compliant. Click on the dates below to register.
Thursday, June 27 at 11 A.M. EST
Thursday, July 25 at 11 A.M. EST
Thursday, August 29 at 11 A.M. EST
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BRAVO WINS THE 2013 LEADING EDGE AWARD
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Bravo Wellness was among an elite group of Northeast Ohio mid-sized companies to be recognized for The 2013 Leading EDGE Award. In its seventh year, this esteemed award was developed by The Entrepreneurs EDGE to recognize value-creating, mid-sized companies in the region.
"Being among a select number of Northeast Ohio companies to receive the EDGE Award for three consecutive years is very special to us," says Dave Campbell, President of Bravo Wellness. "This is directly attributable to the wonderful team of associates we have at Bravo as well as our culture which encourages innovation and the pursuit of robust growth on behalf of our clients all around the U.S."
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GROWING EVIDENCE FOR OUTCOMES-BASED WELLNESS INCENTIVES
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Measuring the effectiveness of corporate wellness programs has become a daunting task. Do you calculate the total number of pounds lost? Do you evaluate the number of individuals that lowered their blood pressure? Do you base your success on the number of participants and the feedback they provide? Do you approach it in terms of reduced sick days? Or perhaps the best method is through an analysis of claims cost? Can the value of wellness programs truly be measured? Bravo Wellness believes it can, and has seen first-hand how implementing outcomes-based incentive programs has changed the way their clients benefit from corporate wellness programs. Click here to read about the results we're seeing.
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BRAVO WELLNESS AND MAYO CLINIC COLLABORATE
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Bravo Wellness and Mayo Clinic recently announced their collaborative effort to provide a seamless, turnkey solution that will help mitigate employers' health care costs while rewarding employees for healthier lifestyles.
Through this new relationship, Bravo Wellness clients will now have access to Mayo Clinic's suite of population health solutions. In turn, Mayo Clinic will be able to offer clients robust, outcomes-based incentive options. Click here to read more about the collaboration.
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WEBINAR REGARDING THE MAYO CLINIC PORTAL
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Bravo Wellness is excited to announce three upcoming webinars that will feature an interactive demo of the EmbodyHealth portal. We recently announced our collaborative effort with the Mayo Clinic to provide a seamless, turnkey solution that will help mitigate employers' health care costs while rewarding employees for healthier lifestyles. Through this new relationship, Bravo Wellness clients under 3,000 lives will now have access though Bravo Wellness to Mayo Clinic's suite of population health solutions including access to the EmbodyHealth portal through one of three packaged options.
We encourage you to join us as we go through the features and capabilities of this portal. Click on the selected webinar to register.
Webinar #1 - Tuesday, June 18th 11:00 A.M. EST
Webinar #2 - Tuesday, June 27th 1:00 P.M. EST
Webinar #3- Monday, July 1st 11:00 A.M. EST
For employers over 3,000 lives, Mayo Clinic's services are available through a direct relationship. Reach out to your Bravo Account Manager or sales representative for more information on how large employers can take advantage of our collaborative relationship with Mayo Clinic as well.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING A CULTURE OF WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
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When beginning down the path of corporate wellness, one question that an employer should ask is "How can I create a culture of health at the workplace?"
Many employers will jump right into implementing wellness programs, but fail to set a foundation of health by creating a real "culture" at the workplace. By solidifying the company's commitment to healthy employees, you can gain more engagement from your employees. When creating a culture of health at the workplace, an employer is making a statement to their employees that they care about their health, and are dedicated to helping them live healthier lives.
Developing a culture of health at the workplace
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HOW DOES A WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM BENEFIT ME?
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Worksite wellness programs have been shown to benefit employers through enhanced employee productivity, improved health care costs, reduced employee absenteeism, and decreased rates of illness and injuries. These programs benefit employees by lowering stress levels, increasing well-being, self-image, and self-esteem, improving physical fitness, increasing stamina, increasing job satisfaction, and potentially reducing weight.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Aligning Forces for Quality demonstrate how employers can drive accountability for providers and insurers to help patients get better quality care that makes more efficient use of health care dollars.
view the source infographic
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