In today’s healthcare environment, many employer groups find themselves “managing their own health plan”. Because of this, an employer’s ability to understand cost drivers is critical. Without a holistic view of clinical and financial risks, these employers are unable to support or validate their healthcare strategy. Multiple programs are put in place to manage costs, but they often lack the coordination and integration necessary to achieve their full potential.

The key to controlling costs is to implement a Population Health Management (PHM) strategy that accounts for all clinical and financial risks, while providing the member with a positive experience. Employers need an integrated solution that improves member health by providing the proper level of care at the right time.

CuraLinc’s EmpowerLinc program provides client organizations with the following services, in addition to the SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program:

•  Health Risk Assessment Tests
•  Biometric Screenings
•  Health & Wellness Coaching
•  Chronic Care (Disease) Management
•  Case Management
•  Utilization Management
•  Employee / Participation Incentive Management
•  PharmaLinc Prescription Data Analysis
•  Medical Claims Modeling

As stand-alone services, the aforementioned components of EmpowerLinc provide employer groups with effective avenues to keep employees on the job, productive and healthy. However, when these services are truly integrated, from both a data-management and a service standpoint, employers can be assured that their members receive the most appropriate mode of care for their individual condition.

EmpowerLinc’s proprietary case management system accepts dataflows from several different sources, including a TPA, pharmacy manager or disability manager, to create unique and holistic risk profiles for each covered member. In addition, EmpowerLinc can track the results of participants in one mode of care (the EAP, for example) that are also participating in a separate mode of care (disease management). By prioritizing and tracking member interventions, EmpowerLinc provides clients with a unique tool to mitigate claims and enhance an employee’s health and well-being.

“Cura” is the Latin word for “care”. CuraLinc’s caring attitude permeates every encounter that client members have with the organization, be it with a SupportLinc EAP counselor or an EmpowerLinc wellness coach. Through programs like SupportLinc and EmpowerLinc, CuraLinc strives to make organizations healthier – one member at a time.

For more information on CuraLinc’s EmpowerLinc program, please contact us at info@curalinc.com or call 224-534-2900. You can download a one-page description of EmpowerLinc by clicking here.