WebMD Health Services webinars address the latest issues and challenges in population health management. Each topic is geared toward helping employers, health plans, government agencies, benefits consultants and others more effectively plan, develop, implement, and measure a successful health management program. Listen to our expert speakers from the convenience of your desk and learn how to get the most out of your population health initiatives.
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Upcoming Webinars
Integrating Coaching Into a Global Wellness StrategyJune 13, 2012
2 PM ET
Many multinational organizations have a global wellness strategy planned or in place. As these programs grow, global wellness programs grow, organizations are evaluating how health coaching, a foundational component of many U.S.-based programs, can best be integrated into an international strategy. Join WebMD and vielife for a webinar that examines strategies for making health coaching a part of employee health programs around the world.
May
Measurement & Metrics: Best Practices for Evaluating Your Health Management ProgramsMay 22, 2012
2 PM ET
Healthy employees are good for business, and the rise of workplace wellness programs reflects that. But while 66% of employers have a formal wellness strategy, only 37% have measured specific outcomes. Measurement is complex, requires robust data, and can take a long time to implement effectively. But measuring your program can not only help you gain management support and buy-in, it also provides critical insight into your population's health trends that can impact future program design. Dr. Ron Goetzel joins WebMD Health Services for a webinar that examines best practices for effectively evaluating your health management program.
Archived Webinars
The Incentives Evolution: Moving Toward Outcomes-Based Rewards
Recording Date: April 10, 2012
As
incentive design further evolves, many organizations first began providing
rewards based on engagement - e.g., completion of an action demonstrating an
effort at behavior change - and some are now considering outcomes-based rewards
as the next phase of their incentives strategy. Outcomes-based rewards take into
account rewarding individuals for achieving or maintaining a certain health
standard. Join WebMD Health Services to learn more about outcomes-based rewards
designs, and what organizations should consider before implementing them with
their population.
The Rules of Engagement: Strategies for Health Management Success
Recording Date: March 20, 2012
Organizations that achieve real returns in health, productivity, and cost management are those that are able to create - and sustain - active program participation. Join WebMD for a webinar that examines the rules of engagement for successful wellness initiatives. Whether you're just getting started or evolving a mature program, we'll show you strategies to keep your population energized and motivated.
Game On: Improving Health Management Through Game Design
Recording Date: February 28, 2012
The principles that make for a great game aren't limited to recreational activities - these same ideas can be an asset to organizations as they seek to engage individuals in wellness programs and motivate behavior change. Join author Stephen P. Anderson, and John Weiss, WebMD Health Services' executive creative director, as they examine how applying game mechanics to wellness programs can give users a richer, more satisfying experience with more productive outcomes.
Going Global: Strategies for Implementing Worldwide Wellness Initiatives
Recording Date: November 29, 2011
WebMD and vielife examine trends in global wellness and offers strategies for optimizing program design, strategy, and roll-out. Hear about key trends, issues and drivers in international worldwide wellness initiatives and learn best practices for structuring and implementing a successful global program.
Diabetes and the Employed Population: Solution-Oriented Approaches for Better Health
Recording Date: September 20, 2011
For individuals with diabetes, the right workplace support can maximize health, well-being, and productivity. Many traditional disease management programs, however, have low utilization, high costs and limited population and financial impact. Join WebMD for an upcoming webinar examining new strategies for managing diabetes in the workplace.
Encore: Exercise Matters: Why and How to Get Your Population Moving
Recording Date: June 01, 2011
Exercise is one of the single most important things people can do to improve their health – it not only protects against many chronic conditions but also improves mood and reduces stress. Join WebMD for an upcoming webinar that quantifies those benefits, both for individuals and companies, and provides strategies to get your population moving.
Improving Wellness Engagement: 5 Factors for Success
Recording Date: November 16, 2010
Many health plans and employers are providing robust health management resources for their employees and members, but utilization can vary widely. See how five key strategies can drive sustained engagement in wellness initiatives.
The Value of Games and Contests in Workplace Wellness
Recording Date: November 02, 2010
A little healthy competition can be a very good thing. Learn how games and contests can enhance your wellness program through increased physical activity, high participation levels, and a stronger culture of health.
William Beaumont Hospital – Delivering on a Total Health Management Vision
Recording Date: August 24, 2010
Tom Spring, Program Manager of myOPTIMAL HEALTH for William Beaumont Hospitals, discusses how the organization developed a “Total Health Management” vision based on the principle that healthy, engaged employees provide superior patient care, and help strengthen the communities in which they work.
Building a Culture of Health: Why, How, and What’s the Payoff?
Recording Date: June 22, 2010
Wellness programs are on the rise—but even the best intended initiatives can flounder if they're built in a piecemeal, rather than systemic way. Creating a "culture of health" means that your organization doesn’t just offer health management programs, but transforms its entire approach to health and wellness. Scott Heimes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Consumer Engagement for WebMD Health Services discusses drivers, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid.
L.L. Bean: How Healthy Living Pays Off
Recording Date: June 08, 2010
L.L. Bean, a WebMD customer since 2005, has developed a comprehensive wellness program that has had a significant and measurable impact on health risks, health costs, and individual lives. L.L. Bean discusses their program and results, including a more than 4:1 return on investment.
Supporting Employee Wellness With Personal Health Records
Recording Date: September 15, 2009
Discover how WebMD customer EMC Corporation uses personal health records as part of an integrated health management strategy to help employees take control of their health and become more knowledgeable and involved healthcare consumers.
How Coaching Can Amplify Population Health Management Success
Recording Date: May 28, 2009
Learn how WebMD customer Deere & Company implemented a successful population health management strategy that was further amplified by the use of telephonic health coaching – which, with its personalized, proactive approach – is one of the most effective ways to encourage long-term behavioral change.