Promoting Healthy Lifestyles (Rep. Ron Kind)
Let’s face it; Americans have been too sedentary, too long. Sixty-four percent of American adults and 34% of children suffer from chronic disease, often brought about by obesity and lack of physical...
View ArticlePrevention efforts touted in President’s AMA speech are part of the...
When President Obama spoke to the American Medical Association (AMA) about health reform today, he mentioned the importance of investing in prevention and wellness to fight chronic disease and reduce...
View ArticleEEOC proposes changes to employee wellness programs
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is considering a rule that would change how employers can incentivize workplace wellness plans to encourage employee participation under the Americans...
View ArticleDisrupt the current retirement system or be disrupted
Mega-trends are transforming the global economy, national agendas and daily life. Some of these trends bring unprecedented opportunities for improving lives while others are disrupting long-standing...
View ArticlePreventive health is the key improving our health outcomes
During the 20th century, America’s commitment to preventive health efforts such as water purification and vaccinations all but eradicated many deadly illnesses and, in the process, extended the average...
View ArticleCuring the silent killers: Speak up and ask the right questions
Last year, Americans borrowed more than $88 billion to pay for health care. One in four Americans skipped medical appointments because of concern about cost. Medical debt is the number one cause of...
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