mHealth Intelligence May 12, 2017
Wearable technology, along with incentives and motivational communications, can help employer wellness programs attract and retain participants.
A new survey from the Health Advancement Research Organization (HERO) found that employers can use wearable technology, along with supplemental support, to greatly enhance their wellness programs.
On average, 53 percent of employers report high initial and sustained interest in wellness programs that include wearable technology, and most employers state they intend to keep using wearable devices due to favorable employee response. More than half of employees continued to participate in the wellness programs for more than six months, indicating that the programs are unobtrusive and potentially beneficial.
The study did note, however, that adding extra support and incentives to a wellness program...
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