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A study conducted by Health Media with the Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA) showed a savings in health care costs of $350 on average per person, per year for individuals participating in a ...
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As the health care industry, employers and government officials seek to control the growth of health spending, new efforts are needed to develop and refine quality-of-care and other performance meas...
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A Web portal has been launched by the Department of Health and Human Services as part of an initiative to make its health data archives more accessible. Available data covers life expectancy, mortal...
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Stroke rates are rising sharply among children and younger adults while dropping in those who are 45 and older, according to a study presented at an American Stroke Association meeting.
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A Highmark Inc. study found that health care costs rose at a 15 percent slower rate among wellness participants than a comparison group when employers consistently offered a wellness program to thei...
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Understanding the full value of improved health, including improvements in workforce productivity, lost time and medical costs, is essential in helping employers seek the best value for their health...
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Wellness goals are incorporated as a component of employee annual performance reviews at Lincoln Industries, a high performance metal finishing company in Lincoln, Neb. Senior managers, in particula...
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