Population Management – Integrated Wellness and Disease Management
A Smart Business Choice.

Why Population Management?
Effectively managing employees’ utilization of the health plan is the most important factor to controlling healthcare costs. Study after study has proven that companies who employ these programs as a strategic approach successfully reduce healthcare costs. In short, it's been proven that healthier and better educated employees translate into lower health plan utilization and ultimately lower healthcare costs. The bottom line is -- an organization committed to a comprehensive program will see positive results.

Why Wellness by Choice?
Year after year, no matter which direction management turns, organizations face increasing healthcare costs. Plan design changes and cost shifting have proven to be just that--moving dollars around with no real savings over time. The reality is that the majority of employers do not focus on the real problem: health plan utilization, under-educated employees and reactive healthcare. Our programs will help organizations transfer their focus from a reactive posture to one of wellness promotion and proactive action. Wellness by Choice focuses specifically on reducing the cost of healthcare by utilizing proven return on investment strategies.

Moreover, Wellness by Choice is an independent, third party not affiliated with any health plan or carrier. This allows organizations to view their health plan as a commodity and lets leaders make unbiased decisions no matter who they choose to insure with. Organizations that implement population management programs exclusive of their health plan ensure continuous and uninterrupted management of the most important cost-driver: health plan utilization.

Whether you are in the planning stages of your wellness efforts or you already have an operating program, Wellness by Choice can be your partner. We have the capabilities to enhance your current program or create an entire initiative from the ground up.

The foundation of our programs begin with technology focusing on real-time data. There is no waiting for reports. The data is at your control from your desk-top using a secure internet connection. Our health management system, The PHD Network, is a personalized approach to health and wellness developed in partnership with Duke University Medical Center's Center for Living. This assures employees get quality, personalized program material, content and information - all delivered in a world class, cutting edge interactive format. And, we track progress so you can monitor the program over time.

Wellness by Choice takes great pride in offering high quality program options at cost-effective price points. We offer a variety of programs, resources and tools to help you get real results! You can choose options to address your current needs or we can tailor a program best suited for your organization's particular requirements.

These options include: