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Elements replaces the role of the passive traditional insurance broker and instead serves as a catalyst for real change by providing real solutions to real problems with a real impact. Elements has created: - - - - - “Changes in the insurance market place and advancements in technology have made it economically feasible to offer clients this revolutionary shift in managing employee health benefits," says Dr. Arnie Freiman. This large company is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of next-generation edge access equipment and multiservice broadband solutions for the telecommunications industry. Elements has provided the company with innovative health and benefits solutions for over 4 years. When Elements integrated its evidence-based Health & Lifestyle Management Programs into the company’s insurance component in 2003, there was an immediate positive impact to the financial bottom line as well as to the overall health of the plan participants. Over the past 4 years (2003 –2006) this company has averaged just over 1,000 employees located all over the country. In 2003, Elements realized that this client was trending above the national average with per employee healthcare costs . A strategic plan was developed in conjunction with the management team to meet business objectives. The goal: get control of rising healthcare costs by developing a better understanding of participant risk factors , developing programs to combat these risk factors, and providing short- and long-term incentives for individuals to become partners—rather than adversaries— in the healthcare delivery system . Results have been dramatic and have improved every year. This client was purchased in 2006 in a $5B transaction. Highlights: Client healthcare costs annual growth rate vs. industry trend Most of these savings have come from lower health insurance claims, along with a reduction in injuries, absenteeism, and favorable premium negotiations due to the activities and programs introduced by Elements. We receive emails daily from employees thanking us for our pro-active approach and ongoing support. Some say they have lost weight (10lbs - 40 lbs) a direct result of our Walk for the Health of It! & Eat for the Health of It! Programs. Employees say they have more energy, feel more efficient and believe that the company truly cares about them. Some of these responses can not be measured in dollars. The largest natural foods bakeries in Northern California - they have just over 200 employees in two different facilities (Sacramento and Petaluma) of which about 50% are Spanish speaking blue collar employees. Elements has provided them with innovative health and benefits solutions for over four (4) years. When Elements integrated their evidence based Health & Lifestyle Management Programs into the insurance component in 2003 there was an immediate positive impact to the financial bottom line and the overall health of the plan participants. They felt that their population may not respond well to Elements Health & Lifestyle Management Programs. The program started with just over 25% participation and has grown to over 80% participation in less then four (4) years.

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