HealthMapRx

Union County is pleased to offer an important benefit for participants in our health care plan. Plan members with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, and/or depression are able to take advantage of HealthMapRx, an innovative health coaching program designed to empower and support participants in better managing their conditions.

The program is provided through PPCN, a N.C. based company that specializes in designing and delivering HealthMapRx and similar programs to employers throughout the country. PPCN will pair participants with a mentor or “coach” who is a licensed Pharmacist and has specialized training and expertise in the conditions being managed.

The program is designed to help participants achieve a high level of control over targeted conditions and decrease the risk of common and sometimes serious complications associated with their diseases, such as heart attacks, strokes and damage to organs such as kidneys, eyes, nerves, and blood vessels.

Following established protocols, participants will meet with their coaches by appointment 4 to 6 times per year. Appointments typically run 30 minutes to an hour and are conducted in an office setting. Areas of emphasis include:

  • Improving knowledge and self-care skills
  • Working with participants and their doctors to help “tailor” medications to individual circumstances
  • Working with participants to establish individual goals and identify resources to help them achieve
  • Working with participants to address nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle improvements
  • Assisting participants and their doctors in identifying and addressing “gaps of care” and important standard of care steps for managing risks associated with each condition (up to date vaccines, foot exams, eye exams, lab studies at appropriate intervals, etc.)

INCENTIVES

Participants will receive $20 per month, beginning with the first coaching appointment and $20 per month thereafter as long as they are compliant with basic program requirements. Incentive payments will be made through a special debit card issued to each participant and applied following each appointment.

In addition, co-payments for commonly required diabetic supplies will be waived following the first coaching appointment (test strips, needles and syringes, lancets, swabs, etc.).

Program

  • Employees and dependents enrolled on the County’s health plan are eligible.
  • Participation in the program is completely voluntary.
  • Cost is 100% covered, paid by the County - no cost to participants.
  • Incentives are given for active participation.
  • Information about your health remains confidential.

Enrollment forms and additional program information are available on County Connect and in the Human Resources office.
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