As city health costs soar, ‘wellness’ post pushed in Manchester
By Bill Smith, The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester | |
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Alderman
The city is self-insured for most health claims and contracts; reinsurance companies cover excess coverage claims.
Corriveau first proposed creation of the post a couple of years ago, when health care costs for city and school workers approached
But Corriveau said reports provided to the aldermanic
"Current city health care expenditures are over projections," he said. "Not only is our current health spending back at the level it was prior to our collective bargaining reforms, but we are on a pace to be back well above it next year."
Corriveau said the goal for the new city job is to move city worker health plans from a system that pays fees for health care services to one that rewards good health. The wellness officer will try to teach city workers about the importance of good health practices and assist employees in working with the health insurance system.
"I believe with
The original 2010 proposal from Corriveau came soon after city Public Health Director
Soucy said at the time that a city wellness program could be constructed to look into "evidence-based practices that demonstrate reductions in municipal health care costs and improved health outcomes of city employees."
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