Deborah Merkin

Recent Posts
Boosting Medicare Member Engagement with Gift Cards: A Winning Strategy
What if there was a powerful tool that could significantly enhance Medicare member participation and satisfaction? The 14th Medicare Star Ratings, HEDIS®, Quality & Risk event emphasizes the critical role of both member and provider engagement. This article explores the power of gift cards as incentives to boost Medicare member engagement, providing practical solutions and real-world examples to illustrate their effectiveness.
Effective Safety Incentive Programs: Dos and Don’ts
2.8 million cases were recorded of nonfatal injuries and illnesses in United States in 2022, averaging about 10 days away from work per incident of injury or illness.
How Healthcare Programs Boosted Engagement with Pharmacy Gift Cards
How can a health rewards program transform the way healthcare organizations engage with members and incentivize healthier behaviors? In the evolving landscape of healthcare, innovative strategies are crucial to encourage healthy behaviors and improve member engagement. Gift cards from major pharmaceutical brands, integrated through the Engage2Reward™ Gift Card Ordering Platform, have proven to be effective tools in these efforts. Below, we explore two real-life applications of this strategy in managed care and home-based healthcare settings.
Unlocking Sustainability: Insights from Gift Card Industry Leaders
Special thanks to Jim Schulz of Travel Tags, Inc. and Rich Olson of Optimum Card Solutions, LLC, who generously shared their insights and experiences for this blog post. Your valuable contributions have enriched the content and provided readers with a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
Using Gift Cards to Support Mental Health Initiatives in the Workplace
In today's fast-paced and high-pressure work environment, prioritizing employee mental health has never been more critical. According to a recent Gallup survey, 40% of sampled American workers reported that their job had a negative impact on their mental health. In a post-pandemic world, mental health has become front and center not just for individuals in their private lives, but as a component of their professional experiences.