Helen Darling, President of the Washington Business Group on Health, to Speak
MILWAUKEE, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortis Health and MRA -- The Management
Association, Inc. are sponsoring an interactive presentation entitled,
"Controlling Healthcare Costs: A Strategy for Employers," on Wednesday,
June 26 from 5-7 p.m., at MRA, in Waukesha, Wis. Helen Darling, President of
the Washington Business Group on Health (WBGH), will share insights about the
most effective, practical and sustainable solutions for controlling healthcare
costs.
"As a leading health insurance company and large employer, Fortis Health
is concerned about rising healthcare costs and providing solutions to
employers," Ben Cutler, President and CEO of Fortis Health, and board member
of WBGH. "This presentation will offer valuable insight into steps that major
Milwaukee companies can take to manage their healthcare costs."
"MRA is pleased to share this valuable information with our members," said
Vicki Vought, Vice President of Employee Relations Services for MRA. "Helen
and her group are leading a very important cause that can have significant
impact on employers."
In her presentation, Darling will address the reasons why healthcare costs
are increasing, strategic and tactical changes needed, employee principles to
consider when making a change in healthcare insurance and partnerships between
employers and healthcare providers.
"Between the struggling economy, global competition and corporate earnings
shortfalls, American companies cannot afford to pay for the kinds of cost
increases they are being quoted. We have an unsustainable business model in
health care. We have to find new solutions and new resolve to reduce cost
increases," Darling said.
While Darling's focus will be on businesses with 500 or more employees,
the solutions discussed are applicable to companies of all sizes. Darling
leads the Washington Business Group on Health ( http://www.wbgh.com ), the nation's
only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to providing practical
solutions to its members' healthcare problems and representing large
employers' perspectives on national health policy issues.
Pre-registration is required for the event. For more information contact
Vicki Vought at 262-696-3473.
About Fortis Health:
Fortis Health is committed to helping Americans meet their health
insurance needs. In business since 1892, the company is a leader in the
Individual Medical, Small Group, Short-Term and Student Health insurance
markets. Fortis Health provides coverage for more than one million people
nationwide. Its products are underwritten and issued by Fortis Insurance
Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Fortis Benefits Insurance
Company. Fortis Health is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has
operations offices in Minnesota, Florida, Idaho and Ohio.
Fortis Health is part of Fortis, Inc., a financial services company that,
through its operating companies and affiliates, has built leadership positions
in a number of specialty insurance market segments. Fortis, Inc. is part of
Fortis, a financial services provider active in the fields of insurance,
banking and investment. As of second quarter, 2001, Fortis had total assets
in excess of $400 billion. Fortis ranks 31st based on assets and 73rd based
on revenues on the Fortune "Global 500" and 42nd based on revenues on the
Forbes "International 500" list (July 23, 2001).
For more information about Fortis Health Insurance plans visit
http://www.fortishealth.com
About MRA:
The Management Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit employers'
association dedicated to improving employer-employee relations and
productivity. MRA is a progressive management association which provides
integrated, high quality information, training, and business solutions
essential to operating a successful business. MRA is one of the largest
employers' associations in the country, serving more than 2300 member
organizations. For more information about MRA -- The Management Association,
Inc. visit http://www.mranet.org .
SOURCE Fortis Health
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Related links:
http://www.fortishealth.com
CONTACT:
Kristin Seigworth of Seroka Public Relations,
+1-262-523-3740, or kristin@seroka.com , for Fortis Health, or
Vicki Vought of MRA, +1-262-696-3473, or vvought@mranet.org
NOTE TO EDITORS: Members of the media interested in more
information or an interview may call or email Kristin Seigworth.
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