• According to the National Health Care Statistics, the typical American diet is responsible for most of the preventable diseases, including 91% of diabetes, 82% of heart disease, and 71% of colon cancer.
  • 65% of the US population are overweight, and over 33% are literally considered CLINICALLY OBESE, which constitutes over 90 million Americans. This is a 7-10% increase in less than 5 years.
  • Only 15% of adults engage in regular vigorous physical activity, and 60% report getting essentially no exercise whatsoever from a regular leisure activity
  • Chronic illness, including heart disease, diabetes and obesity, accounts for 75% OF HEALTH COSTS, according to the American Public Health Association.
  • THE PROBLEM CLEARLY ISN'T GOING AWAY. According to the Industrial Physical Capability Services, Inc, new hire data demonstrates that applicants under the age of 40 actually have a greater prevalence for obesity than those over the age of 40.
  • According to the Wall Street Journal, Healthcare costs per capita will reach $7,500 this year, more than double the $3,470 per person in 1993
  • In 2005, the total cost of providing U.S. employees health benefits exceeded profits for the Fortune 500 corporations
  • The annual change in health insurance premiums continue to grow at an incredible  9-13%
  • The Centers for Disease Control reports that 75% of health care spending pays for illnesses that are preventable.
  • Data from 2005 shows that the obese worker costs a company an extra $1,809 each year in healthcare costs, absenteeism and presenteeism. This does not include indirect costs involved. In a related article, the front page of the USA Today reported an expected trend between obesity and disability claims.
  • The U.S. spent 15.3% of our entire GDP on health care in 2004 (note - that number is not expected to have dropped)
  • And these figures don't include the IMMENSE indirect costs of sick time, retention issues, morale or energy levels in our employees.
  • But there is a solution...
US Corporate Wellness

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that companies save $3 to $6 for every $1 they invest in wellness.  What makes US Corporate Wellness the premier choice to partner with you in improving the wellness of your team (and your bottom line)?

A focus on culture, supported by the tools (not the other way around)

  • While we offer all the bells and whistles and incorporate a multitude of tools, the heart of our success is a focus on culture around the goals and pursuits of each individual.  We are passionate about the value of our mission, and that passion is contagious.
  • Extensive points of contact (see Members Only page for details) will keep the momentum flowing long after the start-up phase has come and gone.

Ease of start-up on your end

  • We’ll take care of everything based on your personal preferences.  You don’t need to devote a single employee to your team’s completely customized wellness program.


Zero capital investment necessary

  • No building, equipment, lease, utilities, or upkeep.  Just snap your fingers and the program is underway.  If you do prefer to develop an on-site program, we certainly bring the expertise to make it happen
  • As a result, we're perfect for the decentralized organization

Personalized for each individual employee to PURSUE, rather than AVOID
  • One of the basic tenets to the mission and vision of US Corporate Wellness is that people are far more successful when they are "pursuing" a positive than when they're "avoiding" something bad. The secret?  Stretch...Strengthen...Stride.
  • Our coaches are specialists, matched up to your employees based on their specific goals, whether those goals involve completing a triathlon, starting a basic exercise program or simply eating smarter
  • From weight loss to running a 10K, smoking cessation to a first Triathlon, our coaches and resources will provide the guidance needed for success

Ongoing Emphasis on Your Key Indicators and Communication at All Levels

  • You want results.  We’ll work side by side to make certain those results are achieved


First-tier Health Risk Assessment

  • Top of the line in terms of research and technology, this tool provides clarity for goal-setting and achievement, both on an individual and corporate basis.

Strategic Partnerships with the best in the business, such as QuitSmart

HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance in developing a Bona Fide Wellness Program

 

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