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Presentation - A 360° Approach to Value-based Design for Employers
This presentation from Michael H. Samuelson covers best practices for the implementation of a health management strategy supported by programming, communications, and the incentives of a value-based plan design.
Read More »Interview: The Importance of Primary Prevention for Individuals and Organizations
Michael H. Samuelson talks about how the healthcare system in its current form is broken, and the steps employers, health plans, and each of us as individuals can take to begin fixing it. Read More »Podcast: The Influence of Executive Leadership in Corporate Wellness
Michael H. Samuelson discusses how an executive can act as both an employer and a role model in efforts to improve the culture of health in a corporate environment.
Read More »A Yanqui in Havana: A Peek Behind the Cuban Healthcare Curtain
Michael H. Samuelson visited Havana in late 2009 as part of a university research team to examine Cuba's healthcare system, with a specific focus on health and wellness. In this commentary, he explores the possible lessons we can pull from Cuba and the global healthcare experience.
Read More »News & Events
2010 HERO Forum for Employee Health Management
September 28-30, 2010
Orlando, FL
HWI is proud to be a long-standing member of the HERO Think Tank, and will participate in this year's Forum, which has "The Power of Corporate Culture" as its theme.
Read More »2010 Athletic Business Conference + Expo
December 2-4, 2010
San Diego, CA
Michael H. Samuelson will deliver his presentation "The Way of the Sherpa: Facilitating Subjective Wellbeing" as part of this educational event for athletic, fitness, and recreation professionals.
2010 Healthy Living Through Prevention
September 19, 2010
Old Saybrook, CT
Michael H. Samuelson will deliver the keynote address, "Awakening: Wake Up and Balance Your Life" as part of this special event for the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition Annual Symposium
Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2010
Lost Pines, TX
Michael H. Samuelson will participate in the CEO Panel "Healthcare Reform: Is There a Game Change from Sick-care to Wellness?"
Read More »America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Fall Forum 2010
November 8-10, 2010
Chicago, IL
The Health & Wellness Institute is proud to be a Sponsor of this year's event, which focuses on healthcare reform implementation for health plans nationwide.
Read More »World Congress Executive Forum on Creating a Culture of Health
October 28-29, 2010
Chicago, IL
Michael H. Samuelson, President and CEO, will chair this event as part of the World Congress Health and Human Capital conference series.
Read More »NEEBC 12th Annual Best Practices Conference
December 9, 2010
Waltham, MA
The Health & Wellness Institute is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the New England Employee Benefits Council's (NEEBC) 12th Annual Best Practices Conference.
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| Assessment ToolsOnline Wellness PortalScreening ServicesHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsConsulting SupportIncentive Management | Assessment ToolsA targeted, comprehensive wellness strategy begins with an assessment of population health risks, medical care and productivity costs, available communication channels, and other factors. We deploy a suite of proprietary tools to gather and analyze these data at the individual and organizational level, in order to shape a wellness strategy that fits the unique health and business objectives of each client. For Employers » For Health Plans » Online Wellness PortalBy connecting each user with resources and content that match their health risks and mindset, the Online Wellness Portal extends the reach of HWI's personalized approach to health management, providing support whenever or wherever it's most convenient for the individual. In addition to HWI's programs and tools, the Online Wellness Portal can also be customized to feature employer or health plan resources.For Employers » For Health Plans » Screening ServicesBiometric screenings build health risk awareness at the individual level, and complement HWI’s assessment tools and surveys with population data for vital health indicators. From the comprehensive resources of the Wellness Clinic to individual screening events, HWI delivers high quality service and personalized health guidance to the worksite and to the communities our health plan clients serve.For Employers » For Health Plans » Healthy Lifestyle ProgramsHWI delivers high-touch health education and behavior change programming to help individuals address controllable lifestyle behaviors related to smoking, nutrition, exercise, and stress management, preventing health risks from becoming costly health problems. We engage participants through multiple channels – onsite, online, video, telephonic, and print – with the resources and guidance they need to achieve positive change.For Employers » For Health Plans » Consulting SupportFrom the implementation of worksite wellness programs to the development of health management product strategies, HWI’s consultants enable employers and health plans to achieve their business objectives, including medical cost reduction, improved workplace performance, and member/employee retention.For Employers » For Health Plans » Incentive ManagementParticipation at the employee or member level is vital to the success of any wellness initiative. HWI’s proprietary H.I.T.S. – Health Incentive Tracking System™ integrates participation data from multiple programs or vendors, tracks member compliance, provides streamlined reporting to the sponsor, and generates data feeds to incentive fulfillment vendors.For Employers » For Health Plans » | ||
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