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Posted on Aug 11th 2007 8:00AM by Bethany SandersWhen motivation fails, is punishment the next logical step? One Indiana corporation thinks so, and recently announced their newest "incentive" program to lower health costs. Starting in 2009, employees who fail to live up to BMI standards and other health benchmarks will be charged up to $30 per month. The program, says Clarian Health Partners, is in response to rising health care costs and too few employees taking advantage of company sponsored prevention services.
So if you were previously unmotivated to shed those pounds, stop smoking, or lower your cholesterol, would $30 a month finally urge you into action? Critics say that these sort of programs are punitive and raise privacy concerns, and could even lead to lawsuits down the road. What do you think? Too invasive? Or a necessary kick in the pants?
So if you were previously unmotivated to shed those pounds, stop smoking, or lower your cholesterol, would $30 a month finally urge you into action? Critics say that these sort of programs are punitive and raise privacy concerns, and could even lead to lawsuits down the road. What do you think? Too invasive? Or a necessary kick in the pants?
