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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 10 > Rewarding workers for health? Lawmakers: Yes

Rewarding workers for health? Lawmakers: Yes

Congress plans incentives for employers that promote wellness for the work force

By Robert Pear / The Bulletin
May 10, 2009

WASHINGTON — In its effort to overhaul health care, Congress is planning to give employers sweeping new authority to reward employees for healthy behavior, including better diet, more exercise, weight loss and smoking cessation.

Two Democratic senators working on comprehensive health....

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