New Study Highlights Barriers to Opioid Treatment Medication
"A new report commissioned by the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation in Indianapolis says many barriers remain to access medication to treat opioid use disorder in the city. The foundation says while Indianapolis does have the availability for such treatment, as well as related services such as counseling, accessing those [...]
Gallup Article: What Engaged Employees Do Differently
Most employees are not engaged — only 15% worldwide and just 34% in the U.S. are engaged, Gallup research shows. To figure out what’s gone wrong with their engagement, leaders should study the behaviors of their highly engaged employees: What are they doing that the others are not? [...]
Welcome Ashley O’Rourke!
We welcome Ashley O’Rourke as the new director for community and employer engagement! Ashley O’Rourke joined the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in October 2019 as Director of Community and Employer Engagement for the Wellness Council of Indiana. Prior to joining the Wellness Council, Ashley was the Program Manager for [...]
Health Literacy Key Factor in Patient Financial Experience
[Read full story] Experts tout price transparency as the solution to patient financial experience woes, but health literacy must play a key role. By Sara Heath August 06, 2019 – The healthcare industry is falling short of creating positive patient financial experiences. And until medical billing offices can [...]
Why You Never See Your Friends Anymore
Our unpredictable and overburdened schedules are taking a dire toll on American society. Read the full story here.
Reducing Wasteful Spending in Employers’ Pharmacy Benefit Plans
Originally posted by The Commonwealth Fund in August 2019 by Lauren Vela Issue: Large self-insured employers and other health care plan sponsors are concerned about rising prescription drug costs. Formularies developed on their behalf by intermediaries like pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health plans can ensure drug safety and support [...]
More to Do in Battle Against Opioids
The burning question – for employers and employees: Where do I go for help? In early 2018, the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) and the Indiana Chamber – in partnership with Gov. Holcomb – launched the Indiana Workforce recovery (IWR) initiative. The goal is to help employers understand how [...]
AchieveWELL Companies | Indiana Healthy Communities
September 2019 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Nineteen organizations from across the state have qualified for AchieveWELL certification from the Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. These companies were honored this week at the 2019 Indiana Wellness Summit in downtown Indianapolis. The designation is open to [...]
Featured Board Member of the Month – Kami Reuter
Kami Reuter, wellness manager at CNO Financial Group, is one of the Wellness Council of Indiana’s newest members of the board of advisors. Her passion is to help others by developing and implementing meaningful programs that support healthy behaviors and foster a positive culture. Kami is responsible for all well-being programing [...]
2025 Indiana Wellness Summit
Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville 13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IndianaRegister HereBecome A Member 2025 Indiana Wellness Summit Join the Wellness Council of Indiana and the Indiana Chamber for our largest health and wellness event of the year! The 2025 Indiana Wellness Summit brings together Hoosier health and wellness professionals to connect and collaborate to improve the well-being of our workplaces and communities. No matter your organization’s size, industry or level of existing wellness programming, you can benefit from attending. Hear best practices, connect to Indiana wellness resources and access data to make your organization well. Highlights include: WCI member reception Get Moving! Wellness activity center AchieveWELL Awards Luncheon Educational sessions [...]
Workplace Strategies to Improve Health, Access, and Well-Being: Marion County
Indiana Chamber of Commerce 115 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesRegister Here Become A Member Workplace Strategies to Improve Health, Access and Well-Being: Marion County Indiana Chamber of Commerce | October 7 Join us in Marion County for Workplace Strategies to Improve Health, Access, and Well-Being—a training designed to help employers address the deeper factors that shape employee health and workplace success. This training explores how employers can create supportive environments where employees have the resources they need to thrive. Through expert insights, hands-on activities, and a real-world employer spotlight, participants will gain practical strategies they can implement right away. You’ll Gain: • A deeper [...]