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You can debunk wellness ROI claims using fifth grade math, one prominent pundit claims. After taking (and passing) the Validation Institute’s certification test, I can tell you it takes a little bit more than that.
The Validation Institute certifies individuals as competent to review, analyze, and produce health program measures. Given the high stakes – millions of dollars in savings – it’s comforting that not just any 11-year-old could pass.
Linda K. Riddell, MS, is chief data scientist at the Validation Institute.
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