Benefits Think Guest blogger: Wellness programs cannot affect nearly 80% of health spending

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For all of the hype about employee wellness, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how much prevention and management programs can really save. Still, many people would be surprised by findings from a recent Health Affairs study that concludes the 10 modifiable health risks (listed below) only connect to about 20% of health care spending.  The 10 costly sins are: 


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