Businesses are under pressure to find ways to reduce health benefit expenses while increasing productivity. Many employers see cost shifting and benefit changes as their only options. However, these short-term "fixes" can strain the relationship between employer and employee and create a benefit plan that is no longer competitive. Significant long term savings will only occur when employee and dependent health is actually improved. The Leading Edge Wellness Expo SM is the first step in preparing people for change and helping them to take charge of their health.