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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGEF�V
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR CONTRACT WITH VIVERAE FOR EMPLOYEE
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ••
City Council to consider award of an annual contract with Viverae for a comprehensive
Health Management program that combines wellness, bio -metric screenings, and claims
data.
Funds are available in account 100-44540-109-1 (Professional Services) in the estimated
annual amount of $49,000.
Viverae is a wellness engagement program that will assist in building a healthy culture and
manage healthcare costs. Case studies of Viverae in other municipalities indicate an
average savings of $649 per employee per year.
The program will interact with the annual physical requirements previously put in place by
the City that offer discounted medical insurance premiums. Viverae will engage members
by offering a personalized health experience through their online wellness portal and
mobile application as well as through team and individual challenges. The online portal
will integrate third -party claims and member health data to personalize the program and
create an engaging experience. Examples of the tools available include health risk
assessments, goal setting, and personal health tracking to include weight management,
nutrition, and fitness. Viverae also offers individual health coaching and disease
management, which may be utilized in years two and three.
Viverae includes annual biometric screenings. Biometric screenings measure physical
characteristics such as height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, blood
cholesterol, and blood glucose. This assessment is $60.00 per participant per screening,
which is a 20% reduction from the current vendor's price of $75.00 per participant.
Viverae's program is an annual increase of approximately $13,000 from our current
wellness provider, assuming equal levels of participation. Staff anticipates higher
utilization with Viverae because of its unique ability incorporate claim and member health
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data to offer a full 360 degree approach to reducing healthcare costs. Its program also
incorporates wellness challenges and other City programs.
The City's health insurance consultants McGriff, Seibels, and Williams secured seven
wellness platform proposals that were considered by City staff. After review, Viverae
offered the wellness platform that fit our workplace culture, offered an engaging program,
and economical pricing to meet the needs of the City.
This contract is for one year and may be renewed for up to three successive one-year
terms.
Staff recommends approval.
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