Drafter
Clerk 08/16/2012
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A MOTION acknowledging the Report on Savings Factors of Healthcare Costs, 2007-2011 in compliance with the 2012 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 17232, Section 107, Proviso P1.
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WHEREAS, the 2012 Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 17232, Section 107, Proviso P1, requires the executive to transmit a motion and report by August 15, 2012, and
WHEREAS, the proviso stipulates that the report shall provide a statistical analysis of factors that led to savings in healthcare costs including but not be limited to: 1) the extent to which costs have been shifted to employees; 2) improvements in the health of employees, dependents and covered spouses or partners; 3) changes in generic and brand-name prescription drug utilization; 4) increased utilization of Group Health; 5) participation in the Healthy Incentives wellness assessment and individual action plans; 6) changes in the percentages of employees categorized in the gold, silver or bronze categories; 7) the reduction in the size of the work force; and 8) other factors leading to savings in healthcare costs;
WHEREAS, the executive has prepared and transmitted a report that conforms to the requirements of this proviso;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The Report on Savings Factors of Healthcare Costs, 2007-2011, Attachment A to this motion, is hereby acknowledged.