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August 7th 2007 - Healthcare Benchmarking Survey With the rising cost of healthcare and dramatic changes in benefits programs over the past few years, many companies have lost track of where they stand in the marketplace. Employers want to know if their benefit program is competitive and what other employers are doing in response to the costs. At the same time, many companies have become frustrated with the broad brush approach that some national surveys use. This is why, for the third year Scott Insurance is using the survey engine developed by a nationally recognized actuarial firm, to bring a comprehensive benchmarking survey to our specific marketplace. We have a special opportunity to provide meaningful information on North Carolina benchmarks to mid-market employers (50 employees and above) in the region and directly compare the results to both regional and national data. Link to the benefits benchmarking survey The survey is easy to use, with drop down menus, descriptions, etc. It takes 20-30 minutes to complete and the format allows users to actually submit data then return to the survey at a later date. Participants can also print out the survey, gather the data, then complete it online or fax it directly to the survey administrator. All responses are confidential and there is no cost to participate. Respondents receive a customized high level benchmarking summary comparing key responses to regional data. Scott Insurance will also conduct a seminar to deliver the larger scale regional and national results. The online survey must be completed by September 5th, 2007. To help Crescent's Employer Advisory Council (EAC) members to better understand the impact of this survey, Kathy Woollum from Scott Benefit Services will present information at the EAC meeting on August 28, 2007. PRESENTER Kathy Woollum is a Benefits Consultant with Scott Benefit Services in Charlotte, NC. She has been with Scott since 2003, following employment with Marsh, Woollum Insurance Consulting and Aetna US Healthcare. She is a native of Philadelphia, PA and a graduate of University of Delaware with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. She specializes in design and performance of Employee Benefits programs, communication strategies and health risk management. Tel: (828) 631-4935 kwoollum@scottins.com
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Crescent
PPO 1200 Ridgefield Blvd., Suite 215 Asheville, NC 28806 Phone:
828-670-9145
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