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An estimated 45 percent of all Americans set personal New Year's resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, quit smoking, spend more time with family, get organized, or get out of debt, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical...

High-performing wellness programs have at least one thing in common: communication. But there's not a one-size-fits-all communication strategy that works for every participant.

When the City of Milwaukee launched an intervention to curb smoking among its workforce, it was a major problem. An estimated 19 percent of city employees smoked, and that raised risk factors for certain types of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and...

One of the most vexing problems for wellness managers is often a lack of support from senior management, particularly financial support.

Yes. Branding your wellness program will give your program an identity. Branding can include selecting a name and designing a logo for your program. Use your branding to promote your program and encourage participation throughout the year.

When participants receive the results of their Personal Wellness Profile™ they usually give themselves a pat on the back for what they're doing right. And then they take a closer look at what they need to improve on. When they're confronted with...

The cost of insurance premiums and employee medical claims is at an all-time high. And changes outlined in the Affordable Care Act will have a financial impact for patients and employers.

"Take this Health Risk Assessment." That's one approach to getting participants to take the HRA. But to maximize participation, you've got to help people understand the value of this important wellness tool.

Every 1 minute 6 seconds someone in the world completes the Wellsource® Health Risk Assessment. And we're proud to partner with businesses around the globe to help promote health, prevent disease, increase productivity, and control healthcare costs....

Using the administrative reports available to you based on the HRA data of your participants is one of the best ways to gauge the success of your wellness program.

When you invest in wellness, you want it to be worth it. And it can be with the right wellness tools and strategic initiatives. In just three years, Wellsource client Froedtert Health achieved a remarkable $3.2 million in wellness ROI.