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August 30, 2012 at 05:32 AM
Employers using wellness programs are seeing a 6.1% average annual medical cost trend reduction and a 13.5% average annual medical cost trend reduction among members with core conditions, according to a new study.
The study was conducted by Zoe Consulting Inc. on behalf of Interactive Health Solutions Inc., a provider of performance-based health management solutions for employers.
Asthma, coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive lung disease, diabetes and hypertension are examples of core conditions, and many of the health effects from core conditions can be managed through early detection as well as compliance with prescribed therapies.
The study also finds a 7.7% reduction in per member per month during the survey’s final year, and 85% of members maintained or lessen their health risk levels.
