National Business Group on Health Honors Cerner for Promoting Healthy Workplace

The National Business Group on Health (NBGH), a national non-profit organization of large employers, honored Cerner (NASDAQ: CERN) for its commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging healthy lifestyles for its associates and their families. Cerner was among 52 national employers that received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the NBGH’s Institute on the Costs and Health Effects of Obesity. Cerner received a Silver Award for its work in improving the health of its associates. "For more than 25 years, Cerner has worked to anticipate healthcare’s eventual tipping points and has developed strategies to help guide the industry toward positive change,” said Julie Wilson, Cerner senior vice president and chief people officer. "At Cerner we are combining best-in-class healthcare IT and innovation not only for our associates, but to create results that improve healthcare outcomes and reduce costs for providers, employers and governments.” With more than 7,600 associates globally, Cerner focuses on improving health through its on-site Healthe™ Clinic and pharmacy; wellness and condition management programs; an on-site fitness center; and health reimbursement accounts. Additionally, Cerner is a founding member of a regional health records organization called CareEntrust. CareEntrust provides secure employer-sponsored, personally controlled health records to Cerner associates and more than 100,000 employees of 23 other Kansas City companies. The record provides information for members to become better engaged in their healthcare decisions, as well as to voluntarily share their health information with community providers to improve safety, quality and efficiency of care. "We are very pleased to honor Cerner for its innovation and commitment to providing lifestyle improvement programs designed to encourage healthier lifestyles for their employees,” said Helen Darling, President of the NBGH. "Cerner and its management team should be proud of both its initiatives and ongoing support of helping employees choose a healthier way of life.” Now in its fourth year, the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards acknowledge and reward those employers that recognize the urgent need to improve their workers’ health, productivity and quality of life. The underlying goal of the program is to serve as a catalyst to encourage all employers to take action. Winners of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards were honored in one of three categories: Platinum, for established programs with measurable outcomes; Gold, for creating cultural and environmental changes that support employees who have made a commitment to long-term behavior changes; and Silver, for those employers who have launched significant programs or services to promote living a healthier lifestyle. About the National Business Group on Health The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only non-profit, membership organization of large employers devoted exclusively to finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to their most important health care and related benefits issues. The NBGH identifies and shares best practices in health benefits, disability, health and productivity, related paid time off and work/life balance issues. NBGH members provide health coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families. For more information about the NBGH, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org. About Cerner Cerner is taking the paper chart out of healthcare, eliminating error, variance and waste in the care process. With more than 6,000 clients worldwide, Cerner is the leading supplier of healthcare information technology. The following are trademarks of Cerner: Cerner; Healthe and Cerner’s logo. NASDAQ: CERN. www.cerner.com.