Many employers are gettingtricked by wellness programs that don't fit their needs or providevalue. (Photo: Shutterstock)

The only thing spookier than not having a wellness program in place is having one thatdoesn't reduce costs while improving the health of youremployees. Unfortunately, for most employers, current health careofferings makes this situation a reality.

Employers are spending money on wellness but not seeing much ofa return. The results they hope to see are that employees starttaking preventive steps to stave off chronic disease and catch problems before theybecome more serious (and costly) issues. Instead, many are gettingtricked by wellness programs that don't fit their needs or providevalue. It's important that a health and well-being platform issimple to use, addresses chronic conditions and employeelifestyles, and uses predictive analytics to prevent healthissues—which can lead to major savings for employers and improvedlife for its people.

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