| A fortune 500 client (who will remain anonymous) | | | | Employees must trust the source in order to |
| is a global manufacturer and marketer of | | | | be successful. |
| high-quality foods and simple meals including soup, | | | | Target the top 21 expensive and complicated |
| baked snacks, and healthy beverages. This | | | | conditions, mostly heart disease related. |
| company employs over 8000 workers and | | | | Employees must have access to medical |
| provides employee benefits. This company, like | | | | products and research information specific to their |
| many other employers was struggling with | | | | diagnosis. |
| healthcare costs and related medical quality issues | | | | Phone and internet service that provides |
| linked to employee lifestyle. Many employees | | | | comprehensive decision support. |
| have recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol | | | | * These tips were formulated for this company |
| and blood pressure. Many of these diagnoses | | | | however they can be used for all companies |
| have been linked to obesity. | | | | looking to save money in health care costs. |
| Business Challenges | | | | Health Care Saving Conclusion |
| The challenge this company is facing is that three | | | | After initiating these tips for a successful strategic |
| percent of the employee population drove over | | | | approach, this fortune 500 client was able to |
| 50% of healthcare costs. A key strategic decision | | | | achieve a $3:1 ROI in healthcare costs saving. This |
| was made to actively involve consumers through | | | | fortune 500 company also saw that 88% of its |
| their medical decision making process. | | | | employees became more involved in decision |
| A Strategic Approach | | | | making, 76% improved communication with |
| The challenge of informing employees about their | | | | doctors, 85% improved peace of mind as a result |
| medical decision making has now been outlined. A | | | | of the new information gathered. Finally and most |
| strategic approach is to be initiated to reach these | | | | importantly, 93% of employees indicated that |
| goals. The following tips outline was used in | | | | requesting this information saved them time in |
| consideration when approaching the goal. | | | | researching their illness. |