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Article: Harvard Professors Say Health Assessments Can Positively Influence Some People's Health Behavior, Especially When Linked to Health Coaching and Other Programs.
- Article from:
- Cancer Weekly
- Article date:
- November 10, 2009
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With open enrollment now underway at many companies, employees will be making decisions about their health care coverage for 2010. As part of their health plan enrollment, they may be asked to complete a health questionnaire known as a health assessment. These health assessments can help people focus on their health status, identify areas for health improvement, and prompt them to take advantage of health and wellness programs, such as health coaching offered online or by phone that can help them achieve their health goals (see also CIGNA Corporation).
An article authored by two Harvard professors published in the September/October 2009 issue of Health Affairs ...