SECAUCUS, N.J., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics
(NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information
services, today announced that it has achieved Gold status in the
American Heart Association's 2020 Workplace Health Achievement
Index, ranking the company's workplace health initiative among the
best in the nation. 2020 marks the
third year in a row that Quest has earned this distinction, which
comes on the heels of recognitions for the company's HealthyQuest
employee population health program, including the C. Everett Koop and National Business Group on
Health awards.
The Quest Diagnostics employee population health strategy is
centered on the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's "Triple Aim"
approach—enhancing the experience of care, improving population
health, and reducing per capita healthcare costs. Through the
HealthyQuest program, the company provides more than 60,000
employees and family members with best-in-class programs to improve
their health and save money.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on overall health and
the growing divide of health equity, said Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart
Association. "I am inspired by organizations like Quest Diagnostics
who are doubling down to prioritize employee health through
flexible and engaging programs that put health and well-being at
the center, especially during these trying times."
"Given COVID-19, good employee health and well-being is more
important than ever," said Steve
Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, Quest Diagnostics.
"We're thrilled that the AHA has recognized the value of our
strategy, which uses a targeted, data-driven approach to help
colleagues and their families access medical care and emotional
support during this difficult time. Through our Employer Population
Health services, we also empower other organizations to implement
employee health strategies based on our model, for better care,
costs and outcomes."
Quest Diagnostics provides a range of employer population health
services to other organizations, including COVID-19 return to work
services and, through a relationship with Catapult, clinical-grade
virtual preventive care services.
This year alone, multiple organizations have recognized Quest
Diagnostics for its employee population health programs. In
addition to the AHA, Quest was the only 2020 recipient of The
Health Project's C. Everett Koop National Health Award, and was
recognized by the National Business Group on Health. Previous
recognitions for Quest's program include 10 years of accreditation
by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer.
Supporting Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Based on early insights revealing the need to engage employees with
greater health risks, Quest Diagnostics has strategically
implemented programs that meet employee needs since the beginning
of the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs support the physical, emotional,
and social needs of employees and range from virtual care
(telehealth), diabetes prevention and weight management, mental
health screening and support, and connections to care.
About Quest Diagnostics Employer Population Health
Quest Diagnostics Employer Population Health is the leader in
employee population health management and screening solutions
designed to improve outcomes and costs for employers. With
nationwide lab access and insights from clinical data, Quest
Diagnostics provides health screenings and related population
health solutions to identify chronic disease risks, connect
employees to needed in-network care, and empower better health.
Quest Diagnostics also provides COVID-19 Return to Work Services to
foster safer workplace environments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quest Diagnostics has won countless awards for its employer
population health programs, including the prestigious C. Everett
Koop Award for 2020. For more information,
visit www.QuestForHealth.com.
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health
outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab
results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and
treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve health care
management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and
half the physicians and hospitals in the United States,
and our 47,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and
with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions
that transform lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from
heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in
the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative
research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide
lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these
diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation's oldest
and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart
disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call
1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our
offices around the country. Follow us
on Facebook and Twitter.
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