When white lies become the new truth: How HRAs can be dangerous

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Last month, I made the case that health risk assessments are a poor tool for measuring the health of a population or a single individual, and the data they produce are not necessary for the design of good wellness programs. (“No more master key: Health risk assessments unnecessary for wellness plan design,” EBN March)

Many people agree that HRAs are not a very good measurement tool but go on to argue that they can be a good engagement tool.

Andrew Sykes
Chairman

Andrew Sykes, Chairman of Health at Work (HAW), is a qualified actuary, a licensed health insurance broker, an HIAA managed health professional and an accomplished speaker on the topic of … Read full bio


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