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Recessionary pressures and rising corporate health care costs are forcing U.S. employers to raise employee contributions and vet benefit eligibility more carefully but are also driving the adoption of corporate wellness programs in attempts to alleviate long-term costs.

In separate research findings announced on back-to-back days last week, Aon Consulting and Towers Perrin reported that employers plan greater use of health risk assessments (HRAs) and biometric screenings and more promotion of physical activity and healthy eating. These are initial steps as part of wellness initiatives designed to improve workforce health and thus lower claims (also known as presenters) ...