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Inova WeightNET Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kind of an impact does Inova WeightNET make?

Integrate healthy lifestyle choices into daily living Decrease weight and BMI (body mass index) With weight loss, decrease individual’s chance for developing heart disease or having a stroke With weight loss, improve blood pressure, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels, and decrease inflammation throughout the body High level of employee satisfaction with the program as an employee benefit

2. Why choose Inova WeightNET?

The American public spends approximately $46 billion a year on diet foods and merchandise, and it isn’t working. Inova WeightNET takes a different tack with weight loss and weight management. It is a comprehensive program that assists individuals with making long-term lifestyle changes that fit into their busy lives. One size does not fit all, or even just two, in Inova WeightNET.

The Inova WeightNET team has a proven track record in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of weight management programs that make the difference in outcomes, costs, and satisfaction.

3. What services does Inova WeightNET provide participants?

Registration available onsite and online Physical assessment that includes body composition analysis - reassessments offered quarterly Individualized support by an Inova Care Manager who provides quick and thorough answers to questions by e-mail and phone Individualized weight loss plan based on personal assessment of lifestyle needs and concerns 24/7 access to online information, communication and education Confidential educational website Monthly newsletters, classes and other educational resources

4. How does Inova WeightNET interact with my employees?

After online registration is completed, an Inova WeightNET Care Manager, or Coach, will contact a participant within 3 business days by email. There are a number of core classes that each participant reviews online. Once the individualized weight loss plan is determined, weekly email contact and occasional phone calls continue throughout the program. Monthly newsletters and online tipsheets also provide interaction with Inova WeightNET.

5. How do the physical assessments work?

Inova WeightNET offers quarterly physical assessments that are held at the worksite. We require a room in which these assessments occur. Your employees will make ten-minute appointments to have a simple assessment completed: height, weight, body composition, blood pressure, waist and hip measurements.

6. Is there a minimum number of employees that must enroll?

No, the fees for the program are based on the quarterly on-site assessments and a monthly fee per participants.

7. What am I, as an employer, responsible for?

Employers will work with Inova WeightNET to provide a wide range of customized, ongoing promotional campaigns directed to promote awareness and utilization of the Inova WeightNET program and the services it provides.

8. How does Inova WeightNET protect confidentiality of the participants?

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to the success and credibility of all Inova WeightNET programs. Inova WeightNET will not release information to anyone outside of Inova WeightNET without the written authorization of the employee, unless required by law or the employee presents imminent danger to themselves or others.