Taking Care of ThoseWho Take Care of Children
The staff of Miami Children’s Health System is
accustomed to putting children first. Now, thanks to
an enhanced health incentive program adopted by the
hospital in 2013, many employees are learning to make
their own well-being a bigger priority.
The program, administered by Interactive Health –
a leader in outcomes-based wellness solutions – utilizes
lab results from participating employees to help identify
those requiring treatment and lifestyle changes, and
provides resources to help employees make those
changes. A total of 92 percent of the 3,200 health system
employees participated in the program. Following the
on-site health evaluations, Interactive Health contacted
399 health system employees whose test results showed
they required immediate medical attention, and 636
employees were enrolled in health coaching as a result of
newly discovered health risks.
All employees participating in the program received
a confidential report explaining their test results.
Interactive Health provides guidance and resources to
help employees strive toward health and wellness by
modifying behaviors and helps facilitate employees
obtaining medical care as needed.
“At Miami Children’s, the health of our highly specialized
and experienced workforce is essential to our success,”
said Michael Kushner, Senior Vice President and Chief
Talent Officer.
Going forward, employees and participating spouses are
provided with attainable health goal targets. Some need
to maintain their health while others have specific goals
to achieve. Those who maintain or achieve the target
results next year following the annual lab tests will be
eligible for the incentive insurance premium reductions.
“Through our work with
Interactive Health, we
are increasing our
commitment to supporting
our employees through
enhanced assessment and
intervention assistance.
Those identified with
medical conditions
requiring treatment are
provided tools to help
them improve their health
as well as incentives for
taking ownership.”
Michael Kushner,
Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer
Miami Children’s Hospital
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