Switching to Self-Funded Creates Real Savings

Switching to Self-Funded Creates Real Savings

HKM Direct Market Communications is a Cleveland-based business with approximately 140 employees.  Faced with a rate increase of nearly $200,000, HKM needed an “outside the box” solution that would allow them to continue providing health care benefits to their employees.  Working with SkyWay, HKM switched to a self-funded plan and saw a dramatic 19% decrease… Read more »

MetroHealth best in the state for saving Medicare dollars

MetroHealth best in the state for saving Medicare dollars

MetroHealth is featured in the September 30th edition of Crain’s Cleveland Business for its noteworthy performance in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.  This year MetroHealth has the only accountable care organization (ACO) in the region that will receive a payout from the federal government for helping save money in their care for seniors in 2017.  It’s… Read more »

Skyway Team Speaks to Area Employers

Skyway Team Speaks to Area Employers

Denise Smith, Liz While and others from the Skyway team will be speaking to area employers about innovative ways to stay ahead of the health care curve.  These presentations will focus on Skyway’s unique solutions that save costs, improve access to care, and provide opportunities for improved employee health and wellness.   Upcoming presentations include:  … Read more »

MetroHealth System earns its second Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council

MetroHealth System earns its second Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council

Our Wellness programs get another Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio. Thanks to the robust offerings available to employees through the MetroHealthy Rewards Program, The MetroHealth System recently earned its second Gold Award from the Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO). HBCO recognizes Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness… Read more »

Low Cost Employee Wellness Program Ideas

Low Cost Employee Wellness Program Ideas

Low Cost Employee Wellness Program Ideas: Save Money on Wellness Benefits with These Cost Effective Ideas The current movement is more for your money when it comes to incorporating wellness programs into your company culture. It’s been estimated that for every dollar spent on wellness initiatives, up to $3 is saved in health care premiums and… Read more »

Health and Productivity get top honors at MetroHealth System

Health and Productivity get top honors at MetroHealth System

The MetroHealth System was recently honored with the Integrated Benefit Institute’s (IBI) 2017 Enterprise Health Management & Business Performance Award, which recognizes leadership in the area of health and productivity, and honors an employer that has worked with its employees to develop, implement and measure the impact of an innovative health strategy. “MHS is a shining example… Read more »

ACA updates and 3 suggestions for success

ACA updates and 3 suggestions for success

ACA updates and 3 suggestions for success: With the success of repealing the ACA chances dwindling, the House and Senate are scrambling to create a potential replacement plan. With the presented American Health Care Act, 23 million Americans would lose coverage by 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office. “Elements of a bill that passed… Read more »

Wellness recognized at HKM Direct Market Communications, through SkyWell Healthy

Wellness recognized at HKM Direct Market Communications, through SkyWell Healthy

  The SkyWell Healthy program earned HKM Direct Market Communications, recognition. The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) will recognize 73 Ohio employers for healthy worksite practices during the 14th annual Healthy Worksite awards presentation. Among the winners, HKM Direct Marketing Communications will take home a bronze award for their work with SkyWell Healthy. The wellness… Read more »

The Healthy Business Council of Ohio Honors us with Gold for Healthy Practices

The Healthy Business Council of Ohio Honors us with Gold for Healthy Practices

The Healthy Business Council of Ohio (HBCO) has recognized The MetroHealth System for healthy worksite practices at their 14th annual Healthy Worksite awards presentation. The awards are given to Ohio employers who demonstrate a commitment to employee wellness through worksite health promotion programs. Winners are based on the extent their wellness programs facilitate and encourage… Read more »