Now we’re making every step count

March 2007

Encore presents the 10,000 Steps® Program

As a TPA, broker or insurance company, we understand that your job is to keep your employer groups’ healthcare costs at a minimum. That’s why Encore partnered with Health Partners to offer our newest wellness initiative, 10,000 Steps®, to Encore and non-Encore members.

Encore’s wellness program is designed to get employees moving and keep them moving through an interactive and personalized interface. With the program, employees receive a Yamax step pedometer and their own personal web page that lets them choose between the Feel Great or Lose Weight editions. Whatever they choose, employees get their daily step counts, motivational articles, an easy recipe daily, web links about walking and more!

10,000 Steps® is based on a Japanese concept that walking 10,000 steps a day counteracts sedentary lifestyles. Better yet, research conducted by the US Surgeon General states walking 10,000 steps a day is equivalent to a 30 minute workout! Encore doesn’t have to tell you that active employees are less likely to need healthcare than sedentary employees. As you can see, this program is a step in the right direction to controlling healthcare costs.

This easy to advertise program doesn’t cost employers a thing unless they choose to subsidize with a front end incentive or rebate. To hear about various options and costs, simply contact your Encore sales representative toll free at (888) 574-8180 and press 2 at the prompt, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit 10,000 steps to learn more.