Are HRAs a waste of time? What does it really take to change behavior? Do incentives really help produce a positive ROI? These are questions that businesses want answers to; and which the wellness industry struggles to provide. Taking an actuarial approach, where data helps drive the design and implementation of wellness programs, will help insure successful outcomes.
Andrew Sykes, Chairman of Health at Work (www.hatwork.com), is a qualified actuary, a licensed health insurance broker, and HIAA managed health professional. He has a thorough insight and relevant experience in the issues faced by large employers in the private and the public sectors. We discussed with Andrew – the mathematics of wellness: how to design and measure effective wellness programs; and how to drive and sustain employee participation. To hear all of Mr. Sykes’ interview, click on this link: Good Health 10122010 Interview.MP3.
The hosts also asked Andrew what he felt was the most successful engagement strategy that companys can use to get members involved in wellness programs. To hear his unique and insightful response, click on this link: Good Health 10122010 Engagement.MP3.
