RESUMEN
Public health in the United States can be improved by building workplace "cultures of health" that support healthy lifestyles. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), which includes the Prevention and Public Health Fund, will support a new focus on prevention and wellness, offering opportunities to strengthen the public's health through workplace wellness initiatives. This article describes the opportunity the ACA provides to improve worker wellness.
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Promoción de la Salud/métodos , Estado de Salud , Enfermedades Profesionales/prevención & control , Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act , Lugar de Trabajo , Relaciones Comunidad-Institución , Humanos , Servicios de Salud del Trabajador , Cultura Organizacional , Garantía de la Calidad de Atención de Salud , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
The U.S. healthcare system would better serve the population by focusing on health promotion and disease prevention. Many large employers are leading the way by offering wellness programs that improve their employees' health while reducing costs, increasing productivity, and offering an ROI. But more needs to be done, and healthcare financial executives can help.