Covington, LA (PRWEB) August 25, 2016
Gilsbar has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2016 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners, in alphabetical order, is available at this link: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20160711/INFO/160709933. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring ranked lists of all the winners along with the October 10 issue.
Now in its ninth year, the award program identifies and recognizes outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide. Modern Healthcare partners with the Best Companies Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey.
“Building a workplace culture of engagement isn’t easy, especially in today’s high-stress healthcare environment, where every organization is under intense pressure to improve quality and safety while reducing costs,” said Merrill Goozner, editor of Modern Healthcare. “The firms honored as best places to work are leading the way to a better healthcare system.”
When asked about her experience at Gilsbar, Christy Sampson, a nurse with Gilsbar’s Case Management department, said “I have been with Gilsbar for seven and a half years. One of the most valuable experiences I have is the ability to impact so many people’s lives positively... Gilsbar fosters an environment that encourages each of us to utilize our skills and grow to the best of our capabilities. We are supported to obtain more education, stay up to date with the latest medical practices and bring that education to our colleagues and patient’s best care practices.”
Doug Layman, President of Gilsbar Health & Life, noted “As a company that seeks to enhance businesses and improve lives, for both our own employees and our clients, Gilsbar is proud to have been selected by one of the most well-respected publications in healthcare.”
Gilsbar will be honored at the 2016 Best Places to Work Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in New Orleans. Information on the award and dinner program is available at this link: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/events/workplace-of-the-future/awards_dinner.html.
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About Gilsbar, LLC
Established in 1959, Gilsbar, LLC® is one of the largest privately-held insurance services organizations in the country. Recognized as a catalyst for creating healthy businesses, Gilsbar, LLC® offers self-funded and fully-insured benefit plan management services, along with Wellness, Advocacy, and overall Population Health Management. Gilsbar, LLC’s integrated delivery model improves the health and well-being of its members, resulting in significant health plan savings for its clients.
Gilsbar, LLC® has been honored by Inc. magazine for its sustained growth, Modern Healthcare and Business Insurance magazines as a Best Place to Work, and WELCOA and the American Heart Association for its proven wellness methodology.