US Corporate Wellness CEO Brad Cooper was recently interviewed by Rob McNealy of Contrived Media radio.  Here is a link to the interview:

http://www.robmcnealy.com/promoting-wellness-and-save-money-with-brad-cooper-of-us-corporate-wellness/

The Wellness Nation group has recently been launched on Facebook.  If you’re one of the 150 Million Facebook users, come join us by clicking on Groups and searching for Wellness Nation.

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US Corporate Wellness among first in the nation to pursue accreditation for URAC’s Comprehensive Wellness Standards and Measures program

Employers now have a comprehensive set of standards to judge wellness companies

Washington, D.C., Dec 18^th, 2009 – URAC announced that US Corporate Wellness is among the first to pursue accreditation for its new Comprehensive Wellness program. Pursuit of this status means US Corporate Wellness is committed to industry-recognized program quality standards as it undertakes the URAC seal of approval.  Less than a dozen national wellness providers are in pursuit of this accreditation.

US Corporate Wellness, the premier Colorado-based employee wellness provider, implements personalized, high participation employee wellness programs for organizations nationwide. With clients ranging from The Children’s Hospital (3,200 employees) to the American Humane Association (103 employees), they are seen as the premier choice for personalized and effective wellness programs nationwide.

”This is an exciting time in the field of employee wellness,” noted Brad Cooper, CEO of US Corporate Wellness, Inc.  “Employers are seeking a way to enhance their bottom line and improve their organizational culture of health.  They’re looking for a program that is both enjoyable for their employees but credible in reference to improving long term healthy behaviors.  The existence of this accreditation allows them to be certain of both.”

Comprehensive Wellness is the first new accreditation program from URAC with integrated program evaluation and performance measurement components. The standards were developed by an expert advisory group of employers, health plans, consumer representatives, public benefits organizations, health care professional associations, providers and wellness companies.

“US Corporate Wellness has distinguished itself by being among the first Wellness companies in the nation to pursue accreditation in this arena,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC’s president and CEO.  “It demonstrates the organization is committed to the objective criteria surrounding its quality practices, and is a signal to employers of US Corporate Wellness’s commitment to excellence.”

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, about 86 percent of U.S. employers currently offer wellness programs to their employees.[1] Employers have embraced worksite wellness programs as a means to improve, maintain and support employee health and to enhance productivity.  URAC’s Comprehensive Wellness Standards and Measures provide a tangible means for employers to evaluate wellness program capabilities and performance.

About URAC

URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is well-known as a leader in promoting health care quality through its accreditation and education programs. URAC offers a wide range of quality benchmarking programs and services that keep pace with the rapid changes in the health care system, and provide a symbol of excellence for organizations to validate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in establishing meaningful quality measures for the entire health care industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.

About US Corporate Wellness, Inc.

US Corporate Wellness, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of effective and personalized employee wellness programs.  With a focus on creating a true culture of wellness within each organization, US Corporate Wellness consistently demonstrates high participation rates, long-term engagement levels and consistently solid results.  For more information, visit www.USCorporateWellness.com   

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US Corporate Wellness, the national provider of personalized employee health and wellness programs (www.uscorporatewellness.com) is focused on walking the walk, not just talking the talk.  And this is true throughout the entire organization, as was demonstrated at the recent USA Triathlon National Long Course Championship in Boulder City, Nevada.

42 year old CEO Brad Cooper came off the bike in approximately 45th place, but then turned in the fastest run time of the day (of any age group) by almost a full 2 minutes in the half marathon run stage of the event.  Moreover, his run time was 8 minutes faster than the average top 10 (overall) finishers, which moved him up to 11th overall in the race.

“We can’t just talk about wellness - we need to be modeling it,” said Cooper.  “This was fun today, but it’s even more fun to see individuals who are finishing their first race - something a couple of years ago they would not even have considered.  We just hope to play a part in those changes.”

Each year, the Harvest Moon Half Ironman Triathlon includes a Club Competition into the mix.  Different from the standard relay team, this competition involves every member of the team completing the entire event, consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run.  Then, the top 4 times, including at least one female team member, are combined to form a total “team time,” with the lowest combined time winning.

In their first year as part of the competition, the US Corporate Wellness team snagged the top spot, 20 minutes ahead of the second place BikeSource team.

Here are the detailed results if you’re curious:  http://www.racingunderground.com/harvestmoon/msresHMclubs08.html

On a beautiful day, US Corporate Wellness Coaches Cathy, Ann and Jennifer joined several thousand triathletes in the Tri for the Cure event in Colorado.

On Sunday, August 3rd, participants in the unique Ready…Set…Live! weight management program passed another landmark, as participants completed the Evergreen Town Race 5K event.  Jennifer (pictured with Brad and Suzanna of US Corporate Wellness), drastically exceeded her expectations in the program, completing the event with a smile on her face and skip in her step.  “4 months ago, I didn’t think there was any way I could do this,” she said with a grin, “and now I just completed my first ever 5K!!”

The Ready…Set…Live! program starts with 8 weeks of developing healthy habits, followed by gradually preparing for a specific event (usually a 5K, but many alternatives are available).  Participants consistently enter the program thinking - like Jennifer - that it’s not realistic to actually complete a 5K.  And it’s always a pleasure to see the joy in their faces when they do!

Ben Greenfield recently interviewed US Corporate Wellness CEO Brad Cooper for his national “Train for Top Dollar” program. 

Here’s the link to the podcast if you’re interested in hearing the interview in full (approximately 15 minutes in length):  http://www.trainfortopdollar.com/trainfortopdollar

Panorama Orthopedics, one of the largest and most respected orthopedic practices in the region, has proven itself to also be one of the most forward-thinking.  They already have designed their employee wellness program through US Corporate Wellness, and now have decided to include dependents of employees in their wellness program.

“It’s encouraging to work with a company like Panorama Orthopedics who really understands the far-reaching value of including dependents in their employee wellness program,” said Brad Cooper, CEO of US Corporate Wellness.  “They clearly see this not only as a way to save money on health care costs over the long haul, but also see value in terms of recruitment and retention for employees, which may turn out to be an even larger cost savings over the long haul.”

For more information about designing a customized wellness program for your organization, contact US Corporate Wellness at Results@uscorporatewellness.com