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Research trail on efforts by employers to cut health care costs by improving employee health.
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..."Organizations realize the value, from lower health costs to increased productivity of employees. The word is spreading."
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...most employers have been jumping on the wellness bandwagon in the last six to twelve months, he said. "Wellness is getting a lot of traction in the marketplace,"
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Businesses need healthy workers. Absenteeism means lost productivity and revenue. The cost of health insurance continues to skyrocket and unhealthy workers incur more claims.
These are just a few of the reasons employers are taking a proactive stance on maintaining the health and overall well-being of their employees. As a result, many employers in metro Atlanta and nationwide have adopted wellness programs.
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...In addition to early detection of illness, worksite health screenings are also a low-cost, high-profile way to enlist employees in improving their health. Some employees avoid preventive medical care and miss the opportunity to address the behaviors that cause chronic illness, like inactivity, obesity and tobacco use. Worksite screenings can also identify employees with these lifestyle risks, where a nurse or health educator can counsel that individual on the consequences of his or her choices and make available opportunities to help him or her change. Particularly when part of a broader health promotion program, this type of direct medical contact can successfully motivate employees to change their behavior.
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A growing number of employers are offering incentives for employees to lose weight, the Detroit News reports. In an effort to reduce healthcare costs and improve productivity, employers are offering cash bonuses, vacations, and paid days off from work to employees who lose weight.
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If you've resolved to lose the pounds and get in shape this year, you might have an unusual ally: your employer. Employers have known that overweight and obesity are major drivers of illness, health-care costs and reduced productivity in the work place. But they're just beginning to appreciate that they can do something about it.
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Look at tabs under "At this site" for examples of services included in govt employee wellness program in existence since 1992.
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Co-employee health evangelists
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Some employees, however, raised privacy concerns, question legality of required tests
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Web-based employee assessment and education tool.
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Get price quotes for third party assistance with wellness program
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Ready-to-go physical activity incentive program for companies
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How to info for nutrition and activity program
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A web-based program including competitions for healthy eating and exercise
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Posted at 14:21 on 2007-02-01 by
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