Wellness Programs No Longer “Nice to Haves”

Wellness and disease management programs have moved from "interesting ideas" to quantifiable programs that affect the bottom line for many companies. Humana has published data recently of programs that have slashed unscheduled absences and reduced monthly claim costs. Thjs may seem like old news but it's the data that is getting notice.

Here is some more data to support this trend from the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress.