Jeff Margolis, chairman and CEO of Welltok, and Sam Glick, Health and Life Sciences Partner at Oliver Wyman, recently teamed up to discuss and debate the race for the consumer and how it is reshaping the health industry.
Changes to the Medicare market are making it challenging for health plans to attract, retain and engage members. Research shows that Medicare Advantage enrollment has almost doubled since 2010, and with the open enrollment period well underway, it’s more important than ever for health plans to recognize these changes and prepare for a new Medicare season.
More than 1,000 employees of large organizations told us what motivates them to engage in health and wellbeing programs. Use their feedback to boost engagement in your investments.
More than 85% of employers offered incentives in 2018 to motivate consumers to be healthier, compared to 74% in 2017*. Employers are increasing incentive budgets to fuel more wellbeing program engagement, drive brand loyalty and keep positive behaviors in motion. So, this means health rewards always work, right? Wrong. Offering an incentive doesn’t guarantee success. Here’s why and what you can do:
Healthcare is incredibly personal, so there is both an ethical and legal obligation to keep consumer health information safe and secure. And rightfully so, it's no longer a matter of if you'll be hacked, but when — and how quickly you can detect and contain it.
Like many health plans, Colorado Access had redefined organizational goals of decreasing costs, controlling utilization, and improving the health of its entire population. Yet existing campaigns were underperforming, and it was prime time for a reboot.
As we enter the last few weeks of summer, many of us are savoring one last beach trip, barbecue, and bonfire before the days start getting shorter, and kids go back to school. But as healthcare professionals, we know that August also means it's time to start preparing for the upcoming flu season.
Engaging your members is easier said than done. Members move, prioritize other “to-dos” over wellbeing activities, and frequently ignore communications.Traditional communication channels, like direct mail, tend to treat all members the same while using significant staff and financial resources, and delivering limited results.
Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP) is now offering Welltok’s award-winning CaféWell platform as an added benefit to get members of all ages and demographics actively involved in their health by connecting them with personalized health and wellbeing programs in an easy and engaging way.
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