The Future of Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Programs: The Incentives and Barriers Faced by Stakeholders

According to Healthy People 2010, 95 % of employers with more than 50 employees reported that they offered at least one health promotion activity by 1999, Employment-based health promotion/disease prevention (hp/dp) programs have significantly increased in frequency and scope since 1985. Yet, 20 yea...

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Published in:Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 2006-06, Vol.48 (6), p.541-548
Main Authors: Schult, Tamara M. K., McGovern, Patricia M., Dowd, Brayn, Pronk, Nico P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease Management
Disease prevention
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Humans
Life Style
Occupational health
Occupational Health Services - organization & administration
Organizational Culture
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Stakeholders
United States
Wellness programs
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Summary:According to Healthy People 2010, 95 % of employers with more than 50 employees reported that they offered at least one health promotion activity by 1999, Employment-based health promotion/disease prevention (hp/dp) programs have significantly increased in frequency and scope since 1985. Yet, 20 years later, the reported results for employee health lag behind the literature documenting the impact of lifestylerelated health nsks on morbidity, healthcare utilization, and costs. In this article, we consider the key stakeholders involved—employers, health plans, and employees—and explore their legitimate and feasible roles in employment-based hp/dp programs, including the incentives and barriers they face to program participation. We argue for the integration of hp/dp programs into the traditional health protection mission of occupational health and safety professionals.
ISSN:1076-2752
1536-5948
DOI:10.1097/01.jom.0000222565.68934.0b