Better management of chronic disease can mean greater productivity.

Diabetes, congestive heart failure and asthma affect millions of people worldwide and contribute significantly to lost productivity and increased health care costs. In fact, chronic conditions constitute 75% of aggregate health care spending in the United States.¹ Recent estimates place their expense at $1.3 trillion each year; of that, $1.1 trillion represents lost productivity.² These conditions are also leading causes of death in this country and—since they are primarily caused by lifestyle choices such as poor nutrition, inactivity and smoking—are largely preventable.

More than 130 million Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease³ and it's likely some of your employees are among them. Fortunately, you can offer resources to help.

Improving health and avoiding lost work days

For employees and their families with chronic and other health conditions, AdviCare Care Management can help them better understand, communicate about and control their illness. By more proactively managing their health, employees are more likely to avoid costly treatments that drive up health care costs and result in lost work days.

The program identifies eligible participants using sophisticated predictivemodeling software and medical and prescription claims data. Then employees get educational materials and personalized support from a designated, trained health care professional. The goal: to educate and empower your employees so they can better manage their health.

Action today equals better health tomorrow

AdviCare supports employees and their families with the following conditions:

This program is based on a customized member approach and state-of-the-art technology. While the frequency and methods of contact differ for various levels of member participation, AdviCare offers every member medication adherence and pharmacy support, comorbidity management, behavioral health intervention, and health and wellness support.

When appropriate to an employee's condition, AdviCare offers:

• Welcome packet with program and disease-specific information
• Welcome calls
• Care calls from a dedicated nurse that provide individual support
• Self-care reminders; may also include tools for tracking physician visits, exams and other health-related information
• Test, vaccine and check-up reminders
• Depression screening
• Toll-free access to nurses, 24/7

Invest in a healthier future

When your employees with chronic conditions have access to AdviCare, they get the extra help they need to keep their conditions under control, both medically and financially. You'll see a reduced need for expensive procedures, hospitalizations and ER visits. That's healthy for people and for business.

Contact your Agent or Regence sales executive for more information about how we can help you promote a healthy workforce for the success of your business.

¹The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
²DMAA President and CEO Tracey Moorhead and NAM President and CEO John Engler, March 2009.
³Richard H. Carmona, M.D., MPH, FACS, 17th U.S. Surgeon General (2002-2006), president of Canyon Ranch Institute and national chairperson of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. Feb. 4, 2009.