HEALTH CARE COST PER ACTIVE EMPLOYEE $12,000 $13,000 $14,000 $15,000 $16,000 $17,000 BOEING TOTAL HEALTH CARE COSTS IN BILLIONS $2.1 $2.3 $2.3 $2.3 $2.5 $2.5 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Parasida said, employees become informed consumers and more likely to choose a medical plan that makes the most sense based on their needs, thus lowering costs. This shared responsibility also includes Boeing’s health care suppliers to ensure that their services enhance employee satisfaction and improve the quality of care while still reducing costs. Parasida said Boeing is seeing progress in these areas as it proactively works with suppliers on continuous improvement. Helen Darling, president of the National Business Group on Health, sees this comprehensive approach as mutually beneficial for the company and employees. “Boeing has long been a pioneer, innovator and leader in health care, health benefits and workforce well-being,” Darling said. “Focusing on such areas as safety, productivity, health and employee engagement as a way to improve quality of life and reduce health care costs is a smart strategy that appears to be making a positive impact across the board.” n randy.liss@boeing.com 2011 2012 2013 2014 Actual cost Costs projected in 2010 Costs projected in 2013 “Costs still are rising. So we’re continuing to look at ways to reduce them.” — Tony Parasida, senior vice president, Human Resources and Administration Frontiers February 2014 17
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