Bravo Wellness, a provider of results-based incentives for wellness, announced that one year results for its client, Simonton Windows, Inc., indicated measurable improvements in health screenings relative to blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), tobacco use and cholesterol.
Between January and October of 2009, there was an increase of employees who passed three or four screenings and achieved the greatest rewards. During the same timeframe, BMI percentages greater than 30 decreased. The number of tobacco users also decreased during that period.
"We are repeatedly seeing clients experience success in controlling upwardly spiraling healthcare costs, while providing incentives for their employees to choose healthier lifestyles," said Jim Pshock, Bravo's founder and president. "The result, in many cases, may actually be saving lives."
"We have made tremendous strides over the past year simultaneously managing healthcare costs and improving employee health," says Mark Savan, president of Simonton Windows. "We're eager to support better living habits that will positively impact the lives of our employees and their families."
Simonton's consultant at Stratum Benefit Solutions suggested Cleveland, Ohio based Bravo Wellness, LLC design and administer the program. The program was introduced to nearly 2,000 employees across Simonton's nine facilities nationwide.
In March of 2009, Simonton employee contributions toward health plans were adjusted based on the results of an annual wellness screening. The program generated enough savings to completely pay for the company's entire wellness initiative.
About Bravo Wellness
Bravo Wellness offers services to employers and business partners desiring results-based incentives for wellness. Customers experience immediate cost savings by linking employee incentives to participation and results. Bravo Wellness recognized the potential legal challenges of health insurance law, including HIPAA non-discrimination regulations, and has unique expertise in the practical application of wellness regulations for group health plans. Bravo Wellness is headquartered in Avon, Ohio. For more information about Bravo Wellness, visit www.bravowell.com.
About Simonton Windows
Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. For the second year in a row, Simonton ranked "Highest in Builder and Remodeler Satisfaction among Residential Window and Patio Door Manufacturers" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction StudySM. Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best-In-Class Awards from Market Research Associates.
Founded in 1946, Simonton's hallmark has been to deliver its made-to-order products in five days or less. Part of the home and security business of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), Simonton delivers award-winning products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States.
Contacts:
Bravo Wellness
Jim Pshock, 440-934-2090
jimpshock@bravowell.com
OR
Nikki
DiFilippo, 216-780-0472
nikki@viaveragroup.com