"Successful Wellness Programs: What Separates Best-in-class From All the Rest"
Applying insights from behavioral theory can improve employee health and reduce employer costs
July 2008

This comprehensive examination of employee wellness as an integral component of a total population health management strategy is included in the publication of Human Resources 2008: Answers to the Top 25 HR Questions in 2008, a book published by Thompson Publishing Group, Inc.

Krishnan Sastry, SHPS’ executive vice president, strategic development and innovation, Mark Anderson, vice president, product management, wellness solutions, and Lori Huss, director, wellness operations, co-authored the book chapter which studies the evolution of healthcare from "feel good" programs to highly developed preventive health services that have become the cornerstone of employee performance and enhanced bottom-line results.

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"2007 SHPS Health Practices Study: What Every Self-Insured Employer Should Know"
July 2007

Why do some self-insured employers pay more for healthcare than others? SHPS designed the 2007 SHPS Health Practices Study to answer this question. The results challenge many traditional practices, pointing to several key practices in healthcare management that can explain the enormous differences in per employee costs – as much as 30 to 50 percent between two otherwise comparable employers. You may download a complimentary PDF copy by clicking the link below.

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"Making Medicaid Work - A Practical Guide for Transforming Medicaid"
February 2007

Co-authored by SHPS and the Center for Health Transformation, Making Medicaid Work outlines a framework for creating a 21st century Medicaid system that is intelligent, saves lives and controls costs. The book combines research, thought leadership and interviews with state officials on the front line of serving the Medicaid population. To order multiple quantities, please contact Leann Ross at (502) 420-5531 or leann.ross@shps.com.

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"Making Consumerism Work - A Practical Guide for Transforming Healthcare"
May 2006

A comprehensive booklet detailing execution strategies for a successful healthcare consumerism solution, including plan design, implementation and migration, vendor management, program administration, and employee communications. Due to strong demand, printed copies of Making Consumerism Work are currently out of stock. However, you may download a complimentary PDF copy by clicking the link below.

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