Another study find nominal benefits from workplace wellness programs.
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According to an article in Health Affairs, adding a cost-sharing free annual wellness visit to the Medicare benefits hasn't done much for better health.
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The tale of antioxidant recommendations is a useful warning about the dangers of relying on so-called expert opinion.
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A new study reported in JAMA finds limited short-term impact on outcomes of an extensive employer wellness program.
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JAMA has the latest recommendation and supporting research on behavioral interventions for weight loss.
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A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine advances the science of designing effective smoking cessation (and other wellness) programs.
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Most Americans don't get all recommended preventative services, according to an analysis in Health Affairs.
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Study in Health Affairs suggests little benefit flows from community health improvement programs.
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An independent evaluation concludes that certain Medicare wellness programs have had little impact on spending.
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A NBER paper evaluates the effects of a randomized trial regarding a workplace wellness program.
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A survey of mobile apps to help diabetes patients manage their care is published in the journal Diabetes Care.
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Studies in JAMA examine how to increase patient receptivity to recommended screenings for colon cancer.
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Here is a look at some highlights from the 2017 PWC Health & Well-being Touchstone Survey.
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A paper at the National Bureau of Economic Research examines what might maximize the impact of health behavior incentives.
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A survey from United Benefit Advisors reports on how employers are using wellness programs.
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The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.
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