On June 3, 2013, the Departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services (Agencies) issued final regulations regarding nondiscriminatory wellness programs in group health coverage under the ...

When the State of Nebraska launched the wellness program, called wellnessoptions to its employees and spouses, we became one of the first states to offer an integrated wellness program that is tied to ...

Benefits These programs can lead to change at both the individual and the organization levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They can increase healthy behaviors, reduce ...

The American College of Surgeons recently announced its new well-being initiative for surgeons. This wellness program has lofty goals: [The ACS] recognizes the need to foster well-being, resilience, ...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical aesthetics, med spas have become sanctuaries for those seeking to enhance their outer beauty through innovative and minimally invasive treatments. However, ...

Traditional professional development plans in libraries may satisfy organizational or certification needs but do not necessarily satisfy employees’ needs, wants, and interests. What if we put ...

Microsoft, a titan in the tech world, took a bold step to prioritize the health and wellness of its workforce through technology. The outcome? An impressive 47% surge in physical activity and a 5% ...

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) prohibits employers who offer health and welfare benefit plans from discriminating against plan participants on the basis of a health status-related ...

In recent years, employer-sponsored wellness programs have been the topic of significant litigation involving surcharges imposed on program participants who use tobacco products. The plaintiffs in ...