Bridging the Wellness Gap
For several years, large corporations have been implementing worksite wellness programs to control their healthcare costs, gain higher productivity and curb their workers' compensation claims. Wellness programs have become a key component in companies' strategic planning. Today, proven methods can be deployed cost effectively in mid-size companies. If you are an employer group of 50 lives or greater, you won't want to miss this workshop!
Important topics to be discussed at this workshop include:
· Current state of health care and future trends
· The fundamental components of worksite wellness
· How to establish a program with limited resources
· Review of HIPAA / DOL established guidelines
· Incentive programs
· Case study (presented by Denise St. Pierre, Robinson Engineering)
· Effective methods for measuring Return on Investment (ROI)
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| A complimentary Confidential Health Risk Screening, valued at $185, will be offered to the first 50 attendees. It is our way of saying "thank you" for attending this Best in Class workshop. A 12-hour fasting period is required for all assessment participants - please call for details. |
 This workshop qualifies for 3.0 hours of HRCI credits |
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| Schedule |
7:30 am Complimentary Onsite Health Risk Screenings
8:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Bridging the Wellness Gap
10:00 am Questions and Discussion
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| Guest Speakers |
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 Kevin Herman, MS, CADC, Director of Worksite Wellness, Horton Health Initiatives, The Horton Group
As Director of Worksite Wellness for Horton Health Initiatives, a division of The Horton Group, Kevin's primary role is implementing wellness programs that foster healthier, safer and more productive employees while controlling both insurance costs and sustaining a quality benefits program. Kevin has more than 14 years of experience working in healthcare and behavioral health-related programs. Prior to coming to Horton, Kevin was Director of a hospital based worksite wellness program for multiple public and private employers. He has earned a Master of Science degree in Public Service Administration with a Health Care Administration Concentration.
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 Denise St. Pierre, PHR, Manager of Organization Development, Robinson Engineering
Denise is the Manager of Organizational Development for Robinson Engineering (RE). Among her many duties, including HR, she established and leads Robinson's Wellness Committee, whose members include company partners and staff from various departments. She has implemented numerous programs supporting a healthy lifestyle. Employees at Robinson's six company offices actively participate in wellness initiatives, boasting 98% participation in employee health screenings and the committee has seen notable results.
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