HBF health support programs

The COACH Program

A six-month telephone health coaching program, clinically proven to help people with chronic conditions reduce their risk factors and achieve better health outcomes. Sessions are tailored to individual needs and goals and delivered by qualified health professionals.

Eligibility criteria

Eligible members must be 18 years or over, hold an eligible hospital product, and currently be managing or at risk of a chronic health condition.

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Osteoarthritis Healthy Weight for Life

The program is a specialised 18-week knee and hip osteoarthritis management program targeting multiple modifiable osteoarthritis risk factors. It is a structured, easy-to-follow conservative treatment protocol designed to assist individuals to optimally manage their joint pain and stiffness, assist weight control and improve the function of affected joints. The program can also improve fitness for joint surgery and enhance preparation for post-surgery rehabilitation (where relevant).

Eligibility criteria

The member must have a current or historical diagnosis of knee or hip osteoarthritis, a BMI of ≥ 28 kg/m2, and they must satisfy at least one of the following criteria;

• Knee or hip osteoarthritis symptoms that have (or are likely to in the foreseeable future) necessitated referral to an orthopaedic surgeon for further investigation or evaluation for a joint replacement,
• OR an existing knee or hip joint replacement that has developed symptoms such as pain, swelling, instability or warmth and could benefit from weight loss, improved fitness and muscle strength,
• OR a knee or hip joint replacement is planned and weight loss, improved fitness and muscle strength prior to surgery is desirable.

The member must be 18 years or over and have the appropriate level of hospital cover.

For more information please contact hbfhealthprograms@hbf.com.au.

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