Employee & Population Health
Wellness Program
An employer initiative that promotes healthy behaviors and helps prevent chronic disease among the workforce.
Key facts
- Promotes healthy behavior to prevent chronic disease.
- Uses HRAs, biometric screenings, coaching and incentives.
- Must respect ADA and GINA rules on health data and incentives.
What it means
Wellness programs use health risk assessments, biometric screenings, coaching and incentives to encourage healthier behavior and lower long-term cost. Because they collect health information and may offer incentives, they must respect ADA and GINA rules. Outcomes are best measured through aggregate, de-identified population-health reporting.
Frequently asked
What's in a workplace wellness program?
Health risk assessments, biometric screenings, coaching and incentives aimed at healthier behavior and lower long-term cost. Outcomes are measured through aggregate, de-identified reporting.
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