Wellness programs

The importance of primary care for employees’ mental health is often overlooked, writes Sandeep Acharya.

As the cost for weight-related disorders climbs, targeted, personalized programs lead to solid results, new research finds.

Employers describe what makes their well-being programs worth the investment.

Many employees who participate in such a program say it’s not helping their well-being, according to Healthmine data.

Many employees who participate in such a program say it’s not helping their well-being, according to Healthmine data.

Advisers, consultants and employers describe what makes their well-being programs worth the investment.

Angie Villamaria, director of associate wellness for Centura Health, put rhetoric into action by implementing a weight loss program for the health network’s employees.

As Arianna Huffington's workplace wellness program enters a crowded industry, with its quit-smoking incentives and step challenges, Thrive intends to go beyond the usual offerings to focus on "the mental aspects of our lives, what's happening in our heads."

Wellness vendors are completely unregulated and need to use a code of conduct to remain ethical, says Quizzify’s Al Lewis.

The senior wellness consultant at EPIC shows clients that it’s about much more than lip service.

Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.

A deal between Humana and eMindful will add mindfulness programs to the insurer’s suite of wellness offerings available to employers.

Physical symptoms hold top priority for employers, but emotional health could be the cause of more absenteeism and lost productivity.

The best programs tap our inner school kid by being fun and social. Here are examples of cool companies doing wellness successfully.

Do your programs comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act? Here’s everything you need to know.

Companies now have a variety of metrics to help define program success, including engagement rates, but achievement can be determined beyond these typical numbers.

Physical symptoms hold top priority for employers, but emotional health could be the cause of more absenteeism and lost productivity.

A deal between Humana and eMindful will add mindfulness programs to the insurer’s suite of wellness offerings available to employers.

DirectPath’s Gil Murdock shares tips on how employers can ensure higher well-being participation, citing examples from Compass Professional Health Services and EnLink Midstream.

In an attempt to counter expensive medical claims, some employers are requiring mandatory doctor visits regardless of health quality.