The Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) is seeking applications for the 2019 Health Benefits Innovation Awards, which seek to recognize members who have implemented innovative health and well-being management programs or benefit design changes.
The Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health (GPBCH) 2019 Health Benefits Innovation Awards seek to recognize GPBCH employer and affiliate members who have implemented innovative health and well-being management programs or benefit design changes in order to advance employee health and/or the value of the health benefits spend (including controlling costs or improving healthcare quality and safety).
Award winners will be recognized at the GPBCH Annual Conference on June 6, 2019, at which time they will have the opportunity to present a brief overview of the innovation that earned them the award. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2019.
Contact Eric Croft (ecroft@gpbch.org) with questions.
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