New Healthcare Webinar: What's Ahead in Health and Wellness Coaching in 2009

Oct. 22, 2008 - PRLog -- MANASQUAN, NJ, USA — At a time when many consumers are delaying doctor's visits in order to cover other bills, health and wellness coaching is more important than ever in improving health status. "Health and Wellness Coaching in 2009," a November 12, 2008 webinar, will examine the trends and technologies that will impact health and wellness coaching in the year to come. For more information on health and wellness coaching in 2009, please visit: http://www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?coaching09pr.


NEWS FACTS:

   * Scheduled Speakers: Jennifer Hidding, director of interactive health management of consumer solutions at OptumHealth, and Roger Reed, executive vice president for market operations with Gordian Health Solutions.

   * Conference Highlights: Health coaching theories and models that are having the greatest impact; the future of health coaching ROI measurement and metrics; new developments and trends in the use of incentives for achieving health coaching results; new strategies in training for health coaches; and the future of technology — including online tools, gaming and text messaging — in the coaching process.

   * Target Audience: CEOs, medical directors, disease management directors, managers and coordinators, health coach managers, health coaches, health plan executives, care management nurses, physician executives and business development and strategic planning directors.

   * Webinar Formats: 90-minute live webinar on November 12, 2008 includes a 30-minute Q&A; “On-Demand” rebroadcast available November 14, 2008; 90-minute recording on CD-ROM with printed transcript or video recording of webinar on DVD available December 1, 2008. Get more information on health and wellness coaching trends for 2009. For more information on health and wellness coaching in 2009, please visit: http://www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?coaching09pr.


QUOTE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MELANIE MATTHEWS, HIN EXECUTIVE VP AND COO:

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“Health and wellness coaching is a fast-growing segment of healthcare and a wise investment. According to the Wellness Council of America, a $1 investment in wellness programs yields a $3 ROI in healthcare costs. To maximize savings in this area, especially in light of the dismal economy, organizations should stay current with the most successful and innovative coaching trends."

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