Health care spending costs continue to rise at the fastest rate in history. Many insurers are planning double-digit increases for 2009-10. For example, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan plans to file increases of 42 percent for group plans with the State of Financial and Insurance Regulation. Last year, health insurance premiums increased by 6.1 percent – two times the rate of inflation.

During a time when many employees are choosing between paying the rent and going to the doctor, the need for prevention has reached an all-time high. Many health systems are experiencing declining outpatient preventive services such as routine examinations and cancer screening. Media Genesis, one of the premier independent web design firms in Michigan, knows how good it is to be well by recently achieving 96% participation with onsite HealthHammer testing. Brad Frederick, Media Genesis founder and CEO, said, “HealthHammer is the most valuable benefit we have ever provided to our staff.” You can learn more about Media Genesis and their success by visiting this link.
 

Through five proven cost-saving strategies, you can reduce the burden of employee health care costs easily and effectively. The strategies include actionable steps you can use to negotiate benefit structures and to select the most effective preventive service. You can view the free report by following this link.
 

Wellco is leading provider of corporate wellness systems dedicated to addressing employee health risks before they become more dangerous and costly. For more information, visit www.wellcocorp.com or call (866) 636-9355 (WELL).