The coalition teamed with the association to produce the Universal Formulary Guide, scheduled for completion this fall. One committee surveyed 2,000 employees at eight major area businesses to determine risk factors amenable to behavior modification programs. By pinpointing those, the committee hopes it can more effectively target corporate wellness efforts. The important thing, Bruning said, is to work cooperatively to solve common problems. As each side comes to understand the other side's problems, a group process sets in.
People begin to trust each other.
It doesn't mean the meetings are free of criticism or tension. But when the aim is productive change, you're not bashing anybody because you've got everybody there. When the process works, there's a discovery that more areas can be worked on, are amenable to compromise and change than are not. Bruning holds a law degree and a master's in business administration. The problem that I'm seeing is that, in a dialogue about health care, the parties that should be the most directly involved are shunted to the side.