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Navigating the HERO Website

HERO operates two separate, but closely interactive divisions, the Think Tank and the Association

The HERO Think Tank is an organizational membership which centers on the creation of EHM policy, strategy, leadership and infrastructure.  For the Think Tank, click on the Think Tank link.

The HERO Association is an individual membership that provides EHM professionals with opportunities for networking, education and professional development. For more information, click on the Association link. 

HERO Best Practice Scorecard – Version 3.0
in Collaboration with MERCER

Teams from HERO and Mercer have worked together to enhance the art and science of employee health management (EHM) benchmarking and best practice through the creation of the HERO Scorecard V3.0. The objective is to elevate the understanding, acceptance and accountability of EHM best practice and establish the Scorecard as the assessment instrument of choice. Part of this effort has been the creation and operation of a large scale benchmark database. The database is operational and is being populated by a rapidly growing number of EHM programs.
 
The new HERO Benchmark Report is now available. The Benchmark Report provides a comprehensive view of EHM programs and practices used by employers, both large and small. Included in the Benchmark Report are the aggregate responses to over 75 Scorecard questions that supply comprehensive information on issues like program strategy, design and outcomes. In addition, results have been divided into benchmark groups, based on: industry, size and geographical location. This compares your program’s benchmarking and best practice development with other demographically similar programs.
 
You can order your Benchmark Report using an American Express, Master Card or Visa credit card. You will receive the current Benchmark Report within three business days. Later you will receive three additional updated reports automatically in March, June, September, and December. The one year, four Benchmark Report package cost is $500. For more details and information, click on the Benchmark Report link.

HERO Association for Employee Health Management (HERO Association)

Are you interested in meaningful employee health management (EHM) networking? Are you looking for a place to learn about the latest in EHM innovation? Would you like to participate in targeted EHM discussions to help you develop practical solutions? Would you benefit from industry information that has been developed and successfully used by other industry professionals? If yes, the HERO Association is for you!
 
The HERO Association is an operating division of HERO, and works in close collaboration with the HERO Think Tank. HERO Think Tank members, many of whom are recognized EHM experts and thought leaders, provided expertise, advice, and leadership in the design and development of the HERO Association. In fact, HERO conducted a series of surveys with EHM professionals to determine what HERO Association member benefits are most important.
 
As a HERO Association member, you will gain immediate access to a blend of high tech and high touch benefits geared to enhance your professional network, provide you with resources to enrich your career and present you with opportunities to lead our industry. After operations begin, benefits will continue to expand based on the recommendations of the membership.

2009 HERO Forum for Employee Health Management Solutions

InterContinental – Atlanta
September 22-24, 2009   

The 2009 HERO Forum was a major success. When asked, “Overall, how would you rate the Forum?” 63% said excellent, 32% said good, and 5% said average or poor. When asked, “To what extent did the Forum meet your expectations and/or needs?” 40% said is surpassed expectations and needs, 50% said it meet expectations and needs, and 10% said that expectations and needs were probably not met or not met at all.

2009 HERO Forum and Koop Awards Highlights

Bill Whitmer, HERO CEO  introduces the Koop Awards executives	General session speakers had capacity crowds
Kristine Holbrook, M. Ed. - MediFit President, HERO Association	Enjoying the view from the front row
Dr. Jim Fries, Health Project executive and wife Sara	Ron Goetzel and Carson Beadle with Koop Award Winner Alliance Data
Seth Serxner presents Koop Award to Bob Peixotto, COO at L.L. Bean	Attendees taking the time to reconnect
The buffet lunches were yummy,  with lots of networking	Hank Orme, President of Lincoln Industries leads lunch discussion(2008 Koop Winner)

Information about the location of the 2010 Forum and other details will be posted on this website in January 2010.

Other Important HERO Activities

Virtual Workshops

To view information on all the HERO Forum “HOW TO” do it Workshops and other Forum events, click on the Virtual Workshops link. Here you will find a photo of the facilitator, a bio, learning objectives, and an abstract. All PowerPoint presentations are available on a secure site for HERO Think Tank members and those who registered for the Forum.

HERO e-newsletter

The HERO e-newsletter is a sophisticated approach to the most cutting-edge employee health management information, research, and know-how. You can print out the latest edition of the e-newsletter by clicking on the E-Newsletter link, as well as all back copies for the preceding year. You can also sign-up to receive the e-newsletter by clicking on the Subscribe link.

HERO Research

Click on the Research link to review ten of the most recent HERO research publications. Reprints or electronic copies of most of the publications are available by contacting info@the-hero.org or calling (205) 969-2680.

Speaker’s Bureau  

If you have need for a speaker to discuss the latest in employee health management, please click on the Speaker’s Bureau link. The speakers are national thought leaders who are well known to the HERO Think Tank. Contact the speakers directly to determine their availability and other details.

The Membership

To view the current HERO Think Tank members and the Board of Directors, click on the Members link.

Become a Member    

To learn about HERO Think Tank operations and how to become a member, click in the Become a Member link. This provides information on membership annual fees and the Application for Membership. You may also call (205) 969-2680.