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Workplace Wellness: The Key to Higher Productivity and Lower Health Costs

ISBN: 978-0-471-28422-2
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176 pages
July 1992
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Preface ix

Introduction The Physician’s Perspective xi
Elizabeth B. Lanier, M.D.

Chapter 1 The Cost of Illness 1

Chapter 2 The Wellness Director-Qualifications and Duties 6

Chapter 3 Developing a Wellness Policy 17

Chapter 4 The Wellness Budget 25

Chapter 5 Developing a Fitness Program 31

Chapter 6 Smoking Cessation and Substance Abuse Programs 48

Chapter 7 Weight Management and Nutrition Education 55

Chapter 8 Stress Management 62

Chapter 9 Prenatal Wellness, Childcare, and Elder Care 67

Chapter 10 Hiring, Physical Examination, and Claims Management 73

Chapter 11 Insurance Options 82

Chapter 12 Ergonomics 92

Chapter 13 Employee Incentive and Recognition 106

Appendix 1 Survey Questions 110

Appendix 2 Methods of Tracking Costs and Costs Savings 125

Resources 142

References 148

Index 149

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