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Moving Beyond "Wellness Does Not Work", Dennis G. Shea, Dennis Scanlon
Moving Beyond "Wellness Does Not Work", Dennis G. Shea, Dennis Scanlon
Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine
The article focuses on the worksite wellness program (WWP) made by the employers for maintaining the industrial hygiene and also discusses the challenges faced by the employees in implementing the same in the U.S. Topics discussed include Pennsylvania State University's problematic effort in implementing a WWP.
The Dubious Empirical And Legal Foundations Of Wellness Programs, Adrianna Mcintyre, Nicholas Bagley, Austin Frakt, Aaron Carroll
The Dubious Empirical And Legal Foundations Of Wellness Programs, Adrianna Mcintyre, Nicholas Bagley, Austin Frakt, Aaron Carroll
Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine
The article offers information on the dubious empirical and legal foundations of workplace wellness programs in the U.S. Topics discussed include enactment of Affordable Care Act for expanding the scope of incentives availas; analysis of financial incentives offered to the employees for encouraging their participation in wellness programs; and targeting incentives specifically toward individuals diagnosed with chronic diseases.
The Outcomes, Economics, And Ethics Of The Workplace Wellness Industry, Al Lewis
The Outcomes, Economics, And Ethics Of The Workplace Wellness Industry, Al Lewis
Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine
On its surface, who can argue with the concept of workplace wellness? How could there be anything wrong with corporations helping their employees reduce their risk of disease while saving money in the process?
How Assuming Autonomy May Undermine Wellness Programs, Jessica L. Roberts, Leah R. Fowler
How Assuming Autonomy May Undermine Wellness Programs, Jessica L. Roberts, Leah R. Fowler
Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine
In recent years, corporate wellness programs have become a routine aspect of the employer-provided health-insurance system. While they vary tremendously in their requirements and incentives, what these programs share is the common goal of modifying employee behavior to improve health and, as a result, to lower costs. However, the effectiveness of wellness programs has been called into question.
Essay: Creating A Culture Of Health - One University's Experience, Elizabeth Click
Essay: Creating A Culture Of Health - One University's Experience, Elizabeth Click
Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine
The article focuses on the university wellness initiative programs made for improving employee health, enhancing morale and the culture of health, and modifying healthcare expenses in the U.S.