Tag Archives: employee health incentives

Learn about Effective Incentives Practices and How Integration Maximizes Your Employee Health Strategy at Workforce Benefits 2012 Online Conference

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Incentives are an important part of any employee health management strategy. But managing multiple programs and incentives structures while driving employee engagement is no easy task.  According to a recent Virgin HealthMiles survey of HR professionals, 43 percent say managing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 03.09.12

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week.  Leveling Up Your Corporate Wellness Program: Utilizing Gamification to Make Wellness Fun and Engaging Corporate Wellness Magazine Before your organization sets out to incorporate game mechanics into your employee health strategy, … Continue reading →

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More employers invest in larger employee health incentives, yet most still struggle to understand program impact

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Last week, Fidelity Investments and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) released a study that found more employers (73%) are using financial incentives to drive participation in their employee health and wellness programs. Incentives spending per employee is up … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight: Kelley S.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

See how HealthMiles member Kelley S. got active and healthy – and shed 35 pounds! “Virgin HealthMiles made the difference in my life.  I have struggled with my weight for about 20 years; always on the roller coaster ride. I was … Continue reading →

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New Mercer Survey: Employers See Wellness as Top Long-Term Cost Control Strategy

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

It’s no secret that employers are under pressure to control rising health benefit costs.  Yesterday, Mercer released its National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans.  Findings show employers are fast-tracking their efforts.  And they’re turning to employee health programs as the … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight: Esther M.

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

From time to time here on The Uprising, we like to share some of the stories we get from people around the country who’ve improved their health with their workplace wellness programs. Today, see how HealthMiles member Esther M. avoided gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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Virgin HealthMiles Announces Fall ’11 Release, Launches Connections – A Social Platform That Connects Multiple Wellness Programs [Press Release]

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Company Builds Upon Existing Social Functionality, Releases First-of-its-Kind Social Platform That Gets Employees to ‘Spread the Health’ Across Organization’s Various Health and Wellness Programs New Functionality Helps Employers Keep it Simple with Single Program Appealing to All Fitness Levels Poor … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 09.02.11

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Incentives bring engagement and motivational vigor to wellness programs Incentive Magazine Those working closely alongside the health care industry say the hikes will be unsustainable. Chris Boyce, president and CEO of … Continue reading →

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Webinar Recap—Engagement Tips to Improve Program Participation

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Last week, Virgin HealthMiles hosted the third of our 4-part Hot Days, Cool Info Summer Webinar Series. Ed Dougherty, Vice President of Client and Member Services at Virgin HealthMiles, shared Engagement Tips to Improve Program Participation. During the webinar, Ed discussed: … Continue reading →

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Webinar Recap — How to Maximize the Impact of Your Employee Health Incentive Strategy

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Last week, Ed Dougherty, Vice President of Client and Member Services at Virgin HealthMiles, hosted the second of Virgin HealthMiles’ 4-part Hot Days, Cool Info Summer Webinar Series: How to Maximize the Impact of Your Employee Health Incentive Strategy. In this … Continue reading →

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