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Obesity continues to be a growing health concern in the U.S. Among
adults age 20 to 74 the prevalence of obesity increased from 15% in the
late 70’s to 32.9% in 2004, according to the CDC . Annual medical
costs related to obesity add up to approximately $93 billion and absenteeism
due to obesity related illnesses also cost employers an estimated $4
billion annually
Balancing the Scales: Strategies in Optimizing Weight Management
Programs , December 14, 2007 will present strategies for implementing
weight management programs, discuss incentives for encouraging members
to make healthy decisions and address the financial and health benefits
that weight management programs yield.
During this 90 minutes webinar Aaron Day, chairman and chief executive
officer for Tangerine Wellness and Cathie Holmgaard for Wesley Willows
Corporation will showcase case studies on weight loss and management
solutions. In addition, he will present effective tools for communicating
and promoting program to employers. Register now to maximize the effectiveness
of your organization’s worksite wellness and weight management
programs to help employees stick with their 2008 New Year’s resolutions
to improve both overall productivity and control escalating healthcare
costs.
Formal presentations will be followed by a 30-minute Q&A to answer
your most pressing weight management programs questions. |
| Learning Objectives |
Tune into this live 90-minute webinar from the convenience of your
office to:
- Design and implement effective member weight management programs
- Optimize member adoption and utilization of weight management programs
- Realize the employer benefits by increasing productivity, minimiz
ing turnover and lower ing absenteeism
- Increase employee-interest in living healthier lifestyles though
effective incentive and rewards programs
- Assess web tools and other means to improve the BMI (Body Mass
Index) of employees and members
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| Who Will Benefit |
Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, Chief Financial
Officers, Vice Presidents, Directors and senior level Managers
from health plansthat are responsible for:
- Health Promotion
- Wellness
- Disease Management
- Medical Management
- Quality Improvement
- Health Data Management
- Medical Affairs
- Health Economics
- Health Informatics
- Patient Engagement
- Care Management
- Utilization Management
Also:
Medical Directors, Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice
Presidents and Directors from employers who are responsible for:
- Corporate Health
- Worksite Wellness
- Health Promotion
- Health Management
- Occupational Health
- Benefits Administration
- Quality Management
- Productivity
- Human Resources
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| Speakers |
  Aaron
Day
Chairman & CEO
Tangerine Wellness
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 Cathie Holmgaard
Corporate Director of
Human Resources
Wesley Willows Corporation
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| About Our Speakers |
Aaron Day , Chairman & CEO, has eleven years
of CEO and startup experience and personal domain expertise with weight
loss and management. In 2001, Day developed a weight loss and management
tool that he used successfully to lose 130 lbs and keep it off. Prior
to Tangerine, Day was Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Industry Ventures,
a technology-focused venture capital firm. He was Chairman/CEO of Iconomy,
an e-commerce ASP (acquired) for six years where he was responsible for
the company’s strategy and operations. Day also worked in data
processing at Stop Loss International (acquired by UnitedHealth Group).
The Boston Business Journal selected Day in 2004 as one of their 40 Under
40 leading business leaders and innovators. Day studied mathematics at
Duke University and biology at Harvard UES.
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Cathie Holmgaard , SPHR, has over 10 years experience
in human resource leadership roles. She studied managerial sciences and
organizational behavior at Rockford College. Currently she leads HR/Strategic
Planning, including wellness initiatives, for Wesley Willows Corporation
in Rockford, IL.
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