Hall County Government’s Human Resources Department has been recognized as a state leader in government human resource programs.

It won the Large Agency Achievement Award at the Georgia Local Government Personnel Association’s fall conference. The award recognizes the overall quality, accomplishments and contributions of the human resources program.

Among the recent accomplishments highlighted in the department’s award nomination was the development of an employee health clinic and pharmacy. The Hall County Government Family Health Center has provided employees with more immediate access to health care and has provided savings to both employees and the county.

“When comparing 16 medical procedures that have been completed through the clinic versus a local medical provider, we have realized an estimated savings of $9,031,” Hall County Human Resources Director Bill Moats said. “We have determined, in just eight months of use, the cost saved to the county by not applying claims to our medical plan is $390,231.”

The pharmacy has seen similar savings with the average member copays decreasing by $4.79 and the county’s total prescription cost decreasing by an average of $14.80 per prescription.

Hall County was also commended for its Wellness Program, Lunch and Learn programs, the availability of online open enrollment and in-house training programs.

The GLGPA Fall Conference was held at Lake Lanier Islands Resort Nov. 10-13.