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We understand that employers want to provide health
care benefits that meet their employees' needs and offer the best
value. In 2008, metroplex employers expect to spend an average of
$9,420 per employee annually for health care benefits, nearly an
8% increase over 2007 costs. Employees' out-of-pocket share will
climb to $1,966 on average.*
Leaders of change in healthcare
Bringing together leaders and decision makers from
a variety of businesses, the DFW Business Group on Health is a regional,
employer-sponsored healthcare coalition.
*Sources: Towers Perrin and Hewitt Associates
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"Being a member of the DFW Business
Group on Health gives me plenty of chances to stay current on trends
and best practices in our health care community, through their programs
and networking opportunities. It also provides a great framework for
accessing and collaborating with other local stakeholders in this
community with the prospect of improving the value delivered to our
Employees and their families, as well as to Southwest Airlines." Brent
Wolfe, Director, HRIS & Benefits Strategy, Southwest Airlines. |
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DFWBGH Board Members
Share Information About Cost Trends, Health Risk Assessments and Incentives
The 2008 cost trend for Board Member Companies ranges
from 3% to 11% for medical and prescription. Almost every company
offers employees a Health Risk Assessment (HRA). Most of those with
an HRA also offer biometric screenings. Board member companies use
a variety of incentives to encourage employees to complete the HRA,
such as $100 cash payment, $120 per year off the employee's share
of the insurance premium, $120 cash reimbursement at end of year;
$50 deposit into the employee's HSA account, double out-of-pocket
payments for health services if the employee does not complete the
HRA, and loyalty programs in which employees earn points to buy merchandise
by participating in various health-related activities including the
HRA. |
Membership Snapshot
Click here to see all Member
Survey Results for 2007.
| October 2007 Employer Survey on Diabetes
Programming: 40 Members Responded |
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91% of these respondents use web-based Health Risk
Assessment (HRA) tools. |
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Many companies provide either an incentive (66%)
or penalty (6%) to encourage participation in the health risk assessment;
however the presence of incentives or penalties alone did not guarantee
a high rate of participation. The type and level of an incentive or
penalty probably impacts its effectiveness. |
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For complete survey results, click
here |
| Programs and Activities |
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General Membership Luncheons on strategic educational
topics |
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Corporate Benefits Forum Luncheons on tactical educational
topics |
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Annual Worksite Wellness Conference featuring national
speakers, case studies, useful tools and resources, and exhibitors |
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Quality Improvement Initiatives providing comparative
measures of quality, outcomes and care processes |
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Disease Management Programs pilot-tested at member
companies |
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Bi-monthly Newsletter to keep members informed on
coalition activities |
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Membership Directory - a valuable reference tool
that keeps members connected |
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Information exchange and Benchmarking Data on Members'
Benefits Programs |
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Fax:
(214) 382-3038