The complaint alleges that the program, which involves workers undergoing certain medical examinations and divulging health info in lieu of a weekly fine is a violation of the American with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Nondiscrimination Act.
Researchers said their findings stand in contrast with the majority of the literature around workplace wellness programs which tended to find large positive returns on investment but were "based on observational designs with methodological shortcomings such as potential selection bias."
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
There’s real interest in using standing desks to create more flexible workspaces and steer employees away from being too sedentary. Now a technology startup and the office furniture-maker Humanscale have unveiled an app that uses embedded sensors in desks and chairs to help employers quantify exactly how much their employees are sitting and standing. Humanscale […]
Employer wellness plans are gaining wider acceptance as a way to help employees manage their health. There doesn’t seem to be a corporate standard, so the level of information employees are asked to volunteer varies. One employee at CVS Caremark thinks at least some of the questions violate her privacy and has filed a lawsuit […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who walk enough to meet or exceed physical activity recommendations may be less likely to die early than those who only walk a little, new research shows. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends adults be physically active for at least two and a half hours per week. Previous research […]
I was skeptical last year when my boss told me I should go to Las Vegas for the International CES. This enormous event was a big deal when I worked for CNET Networks – but that made sense because CNET.com is all about gadgets. Chris was right: health was everywhere. There was a whole day […]
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
There is nothing more to say, really. Scott Adams still has a sharp eye for the real motivations of corporate America. This strip from August 16 made Jeremy Johnstone wonder about his Jawbone. H/T to Jelena Woehr and Cowgirl up for finding this great comic. [Image from dilbert.com]
When I was talking with some ex-pharma people about wellness programs at CONVERGE, the bottom line was “No one will pay for it.” If no one will foot the bill for the work, it doesn’t matter how good your patient engagement plan is or how sophisticated your predictive analysis is. Gothamist reports on a pilot […]
A Wall Street Journal piece (The Office Nurse Now Treats Diabetes, Not Headaches) notes the benefits of workplace clinics but also emphasizes the potential downside of loss of privacy or employer intrusion into the personal lives of employees. The ever-skeptical Deborah Peel is trotted out to lay out an Orwellian scenario. Workplace clinics address the […]
With a fresh round of investment, new clients and new hires, Keas is moving even closer to world domination of corporate wellness thanks to a social focus instead of the standard, boring portal approach. Two existing investors, Ignition Partners and Atlas Venture, are putting $8 million more into the company. It sounds like the investors […]
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