News, research and best practices relating to employee wellness and well-being, which encompasses physical health as well as behavioral and emotional health and financial health. Focus includes how to create a culture of wellness and elements of an impactful wellness program. Guidance is offered on regulatory issues relating to HIPAA, GINA, ADA and other potentially grey areas of employee privacy. ROI on wellness programs is a discussion, as is reduction of health care spend via management of chronic conditions.
PPACA won't help the nation's health if we don't address chronic health conditions such as obesity, said Dr. Mehmet Oz at the Society for Human Resource Management annual conference.
