Be aware of HIPAA when setting wellness program 
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Published: August 2, 2010
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According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Fall 2009 survey, the cost of health insurance is expected to increase an average of 11 percent to 16 percent each year.
Faced with rising costs and frequent prodding by insurance providers, employers are implementing employee wellness programs to reduce the cost of providing health care.
Too ...
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