CARLSTADT, N.J., Oct. 10, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- IncentOne, the leading provider of integrated incentive solutions, announced today that Susan L. Lewis has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Health and Productivity Solutions. In her new role, Lewis will oversee all efforts to provide IncentOne's market-leading incentive solutions to plans, payors, partners, brokers, employers and other market players charged with reducing healthcare costs and increasing productivity through the use of incentives.
"Sue is an innovative, experienced and respected business leader in the healthcare sector. IncentOne has always prided itself on leading market innovations. Sue has been ahead of the wellness industry for more than a decade, setting the bar for the solutions payors, health partners and employers use to drive healthcare cost reductions," said Michael Dermer, IncentOne President and CEO. "Sue's track record for delivering return on investment in health programs and IncentOne's market-leading solutions provide our clients with a powerful combination to drive healthcare cost reductions."
Lewis has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry with specializations in wellness and disease management. Her diverse background includes strategic planning, business development, product development and management, and channel management. Prior to joining IncentOne, Lewis was vice president of strategic business development at Optum/United Health Group, the nation's largest provider of integrated personal health management services and programs in the United States. Prior to Optum, Lewis held senior sales and marketing positions at Gordian Health Solutions and Staywell, Inc.
"Throughout my career, I have never seen such agreement that incentives have been the missing link that drives the participation in health and wellness programs to reduce healthcare costs and maximize the ROI of these programs," says Lewis. "With its solutions and its market position, IncentOne has the opportunity to have the greatest impact on health, productivity and reductions in healthcare expenditures we have seen in some time."
About IncentOne
Since 1997, IncentOne has provided integrated incentive solutions to clients ranging from small businesses to the FORTUNE(r) 500, including half of the FORTUNE(r) 50. IncentOne's solutions combine its proven incentive platform with the industry's most comprehensive reward portfolio and best practices to provide companies with a tool to drive business objectives. IncentOne's clients include Washington Mutual, WebMD, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Deloitte, MGM, ADP, NBC and the United States Postal Service. For more information, please visit www.IncentOne.com.