Lifestyle Changes, Lasting Health Results

Transforming Health Through Behavior: From High Risk to Healthier Living

When this employee enrolled in the TargetCare wellness program, they were categorized as Extremely High Risk and faced multiple health concerns. Borderline-high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and LDL levels, and excess weight placed them at increased risk for chronic disease and higher healthcare costs.

A GLP-1 medication had been prescribed, but when the medication became unavailable due to a national backorder, the employee was left with an important decision: wait for treatment — or take action. They chose action.

With support from TargetCare resources and coaching, the participant focused on building realistic, sustainable habits:

• Increasing daily movement by tracking steps
• Participating in workplace fitness challenges, including core and squat programs
• Improving nutrition and reducing sweets
• Staying actively engaged with coaching and wellness tools

Over time, these consistent lifestyle changes led to remarkable results.

Measurable Outcomes

• 60 pounds lost (23% of body weight)
• 7-inch reduction in waist circumference
• Blood pressure returned to normal range
• Cholesterol and LDL improved from borderline high to normal
• Risk level improved from Extremely High Risk to Above Normal Risk
• 59% reduction in medical and pharmacy claims costs

Notably, these improvements were achieved without ultimately needing the originally prescribed GLP-1 medication.

Why This Matters for Employers

This success story demonstrates the impact of accessible wellness support and personalized engagement:

• Lifestyle change can reduce dependence on high-cost medications
• Early intervention lowers long-term healthcare risk
• Engaged employees drive measurable reductions in medical spend
• Wellness programs improve both health outcomes and financial performance

Through consistent support and behavior change, this employee didn’t just improve their health — they transformed their risk profile and significantly reduced healthcare costs. This is the value of a proactive wellness strategy: empowering employees to take control of their health while delivering meaningful clinical and financial results for employers.