Helping People Live Healthier Lives We serve over

Helping People Live Healthier Lives

We serve over 1. 7 MILLION PEOPLE living in New Jersey: 778 K individual or employersponsored coverage 459 K seniors through Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medicare Supplement Plans, and Retiree Services 350 K active military service members, retirees and their family members through TRICARE 500 K through Medicaid and CHIP 2 Presentation Name

United. Healthcare is a part of the communities we serve. From community-oriented support programs to public health initiatives, UHC is dedicated to positively impacting the health of our members and our community. 3 Presentation Name

In 2015, we contributed almost $529 million in financial investments to the State 708 Nearly 3, 000 employees across New Jersey with 16000 volunteer hours Donations were over $ 1 million to partners : Ka. BOOM March of Dimes Hatzolah EMS Westfield Area YMCA Eger Health Care & Rehabilitation Center Jewish Renaissance Foundation 4 Presentation Name

Public Health Initiatives Healthy First Steps Healthy Habits for Life 4 -H Food Smart Families Caring For Caregivers Heart Smart Sisters 5 Presentation Name

Healthy First Steps Ø information, education and support to help lower health risks during pregnancy Ø program leads directly to healthier mothers and healthier babies. Ø Members receive educational materials on : nutrition, exercise during pregnancy, warning signs, preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and how to care for their baby. 6 Presentation Name

Healthy Habits for Life Ø A partnership with Sesame Workshop Ø Tools and resources for parents to show healthy habits affect children's healthy growth. Ø Sesame Workshop initiatives: Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget™ Lead Away!™ A is for Asthma™ 7 Presentation Name

4 -H Food Smart Families ØProviding nutrition and food budgeting education to youth and family members Ø Hands-on learning, sustainable skills and practical resources to help families in underserved communities tackle hunger beyond one meal. Ø Teen leaders serve as youth ambassadors and mentors to help their peers, families and the local community learn how to prepare healthy meals on a budget. 8 Presentation Name

Fre$h Savings Ø Reducing the risk of hunger in vulnerable communities through a partnership with AARP Foundation. Ø Provides discounts or tokens for fresh fruit and vegetables to SNAP shoppers at select farmers markets and Kroger stores. Ø Increasing an average low-income household’s monthly food budget by nearly 10% 9 Presentation Name

Caring For Caregivers ØThe workshops focus on the needs and health of the caregivers. ØProvides caregivers with support, community connections and education about caregiving. 10 Presentation Name

Heart Smart Sisters Ø Empowering women in ethnic communities to make choices that can help reduce their risk of heart disease. Ø The Heart Smart Sisters program is a series of classes designed to educate women about the causes of heart disease, the benefits of healthy diet and the importance of regular exercise. Ø Participants set personal weight-loss goals, take on healthy-living assignments, and track their progress at weekly check-ins. Ø The meetings also provide a chance for participants to develop a strong support system within their communities. 11 Presentation Name

New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute (NJHCQI) ØNew Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute (NJHCQI) was awarded a $550, 000 partnership grant from United Health Foundation to support its “Healthy Communities Create Healthy Citizens” project. 12 Presentation Name

New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute (NJHCQI) Ø United Health Foundation’s support will enable NJHCQI to help local organizations expand innovative healthy-lifestyle and health-literacy programs in Trenton, Jersey City, and Cumberland County. Ø In Trenton, the grant will support health topic seminars at local food pantries and churches, where residents can “shop” at the food pantry, eat a healthy free lunch, learn about diabetes prevention and participate in fitness-related giveaways and receive helpful reading materials. Ø In Cumberland County, the grant will support a “healthy corner-store” initiative, where 27 corner stores will provide health screenings and commit to selling healthy food. 13 Presentation Name

Veterans Health Navigators ØUnited Health Foundation made a $1. 35 million grant to the Health Research and Educational Trust (a subsidiary of the New Jersey Hospital Association) ØWill hire trained veterans to lead a peer-to-peer network to promote integrated care, including physical, mental, and behavioral health, and incorporate access to supportive social services that address the social determinants of health. 14 Presentation Name

Partnership with Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers Ø In 2011, United. Healthcare and the Coalition began a partnership by sharing information among providers in- and outside of Camden and aggressive, face-to-face care coordination with members. Ø Led to: Ølower costs Ø more appointments with PCPs Øfewer visits to specialists Øfewer prescriptions at a lower total cost Øfewer hospitalizations. Due to that success, the partnership expanded, and United. Healthcare now manages 8, 800 members jointly with the Coalition and has added similar partnerships in Camden County (with Cam. Care) and Cumberland County (with Complete Care). 15 Presentation Name

The Future – A Modern, High-Performing Simpler Health Care System Ø Expand Access to Care ØLeverage and maximize available Federal funding to provide stable, high-quality, no-cost or low-cost health care coverage ØEnhance existing enrollment strategies Ø Make Health Care More Affordable ØEliminate inefficiencies ØReward value ØEmpower consumers Ø Reinvest in Health Care ØCreate a 21 st century workforce ØPrioritize prevention http: //www. unitedhealthgroup. com/About/Modernization/Solu tions. aspx 16 Presentation Name