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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.*

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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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Lola Chriss "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.

 
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.


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Click here to see all Member Survey Results for 2007.

October 2007 Employer Survey on Diabetes Programming: 40 Members Responded
91% of these respondents use web-based Health Risk Assessment (HRA) tools.
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.
For complete survey results, click here

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Programs and Activities
General Membership Luncheons on strategic educational topics
Corporate Benefits Forum Luncheons on tactical educational topics
Annual Worksite Wellness Conference featuring national speakers, case studies, useful tools and resources, and exhibitors
Quality Improvement Initiatives providing comparative measures of quality, outcomes and care processes
Disease Management Programs pilot-tested at member companies
Bi-monthly Newsletter to keep members informed on coalition activities
Membership Directory - a valuable reference tool that keeps members connected
Information exchange and Benchmarking Data on Members' Benefits Programs
 
Dallas-Fort Worth Business Group on Health
11520 North Central Expy. Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75243
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