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More Employers Establish Wellness Programs To Help Reduce Health Care Costs

Insurers and self-insured employers nationwide "are creating programs that employ 'health coaches,'" health professionals who "help employees manage illnesses and lifestyle issues," in an effort to reign in health care costs, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Coaches use claims data to find employees who have, or are at risk for, chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes and cancer. The coaches contact workers to offer informational brochures and tips for remembering to take medication. They also help employees find a doctor or clinical trial for a specific condition.

Information provided by Kritz, Los Angeles Times, 11/20.

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