[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 157 (Monday, October 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1538]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        CQUENCE HEALTH GROUP: BEST PLACE TO WORK IN HEALTH CARE

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                           HON. BRAD ASHFORD

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2015

  Mr. ASHFORD. Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to recognize CQuence Health 
Group, named number one on the list of ``Best Places to Work in 
Healthcare'' by Modern Healthcare. Ranked on their commitment to 
wellness, balance, and workplace fitness, Modern Healthcare 
definitively found CQuence was on top this year.
  This type of recognition is not unusual for CQuence, who were also 
named ``Employee Voice Award'' this year as well. In 2014 they were 
ranked Top 10 ``Best Places to Work'' and given the ``Golden Well 
Workplace Award''. The list of awards and accomplishments spans back 
all the way to 2009, demonstrating CQuence's real commitment to a 
better work place. Not only am I proud that CQuence's 31 employees work 
in my district, I'm also proud to represent this innovative leadership. 
CEO Mike Cassling clearly understands that the way we work has 
dramatically changed, so must we change the way we deal with stress and 
quality of life.
  Studies have shown workplace stress is costing our economy money: 
from health care costs, low productivity, to job turnover, stress 
negatively impacts businesses everywhere. CQuence's approach to work 
life balance and employee wellness will certainly change their 
employees' lives, which in turn will change the lives of their families 
and friends. Soon, this employee wellness first approach will permeate 
into the Omaha community, the greater state of Nebraska, and our 
country.
  I hope to see more businesses follow this example. If anyone is 
seeking a new job, I encourage them to see what Nebraska has to offer. 
Our low unemployment to our high employee satisfaction, Nebraska leads 
the way. I applaud Mike and CQuence for their award winning wellness 
programs and I am excited to see how they continue to enrich their 
lives next year.

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