Efficacy of Workplace Wellness Programs Questioned
Financial incentives offered by workplace wellness programs encouraged by the Affordable Care Act might not be enough to motivate workers to adopt healthy lifestyle choices, according to a viewpoint published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In addition, penalties under such programs could leave employees less healthy or hurt them financially, the viewpoint states.
- "Reform Update: Incentives, Penalties May Not Be Enough To Encourage a Healthy Workforce" (Evans, Modern Healthcare, 6/26).