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Workplace wellness programs: How regulatory flexibility might undermine success

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  • Pomeranz, J.L.

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act revised the law related to workplace wellness programs, which have become part of the nation's broader health strategy. Health-contingent programs are required to be reasonably designed. However, the regulatory requirements are lax and might undermine program efficacy in terms of both health gains and financial return. I propose a method for the government to support a best-practices approach by considering an accreditation or certification process. Additionally I discuss the need for program evaluation and the potential for employers to be subject to litigation if programs are not carefully implemented. © 2014, American Public Health Association Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Pomeranz, J.L., 2014. "Workplace wellness programs: How regulatory flexibility might undermine success," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(11), pages 2052-2056.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302149_1
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302149
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