Frustrated by Employees Who Won’t Participate in the Wellness Program?
Find out why some employees avoid wellness programs HERE.
Cancer News from Anthem: Cancer survival rates increase when it’s found and treated early
“More people are surviving cancer than ever before. The 5-year relative survival rate for all cancers diagnosed in 2004-2010 was 68%.The improvement in survival reflects both earlier diagnosis of certain cancers and improvements in treatment.” “Cancer prevention and early detection are vital to promoting optimal health. Every year we cover more than 13 million cancer…
DetailsEmployees Want Wellness Programs with Meaningful Incentives
Wellness engagement and results data vary dramatically. Some employers who are interested in the concept of implmenting wellness programs but who feel uncertain due to unreliable ROI projections, may be interested to know that employees expect meaningful incentives. The ‘carrot and stick’ approach is a combination that is geared toward the complexity of human behavior.…
DetailsLooking for an inexpensive way to reach employees who smoke?: Now employers can buy an inexpensive smoking cessation app, even without a wellness program.
Set up fees are waived for employers who sign up before March 15th and the app is only $50/user. Contact us soon if you want to learn more.
83% of survey responses indicate that smokers would prefer an app-based program. This app has shown great promise!
7 SINS OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Learn more about the things that do and don’t make wellness programs successful. I have seen a number of organizations in our industry that promote one strategy, one vendor, an internal no-cost solution and other things that jump on the excitement of the wellness buzz to sell; but don’t deliver in the long-term or are…
DetailsWellness outcomes schmoutcomes
The jury is still out on the ROI of various wellness program strategies, measurability and time frame of results. Some studies show a reduction in the number and size of claims mainly as a result of disease management programs. While other studies show great protection against shock claims by instituting biometric screening, exercise programs and…
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