Wellness programs are the “next best hope” for promoting a healthy work force while containing health care expenses, says new research, but the majority of midsize and large companies don't measure the return on investment of their wellness programs.

According to an online survey of 507 HR/benefits decision makers conducted by ADP, 79 percent of large and 44 percent of midsized companies offer wellness programs, but only a quarter of midsized companies and 22 percent of large companies measure the return on investment of their wellness programs.

Bob Nersesian, ADP spokesman, says there are easy steps for employers to take in finding out their return.

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