A cost containment initiative by employers has been to sponsor these programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce the incidence and severity of employee medical expenses. They vary greatly in scope. Some are limited to educational sessions on good health habits and screening for high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer symptoms, and other treatable conditions. More extensive programs provide physical fitness gymnasiums for aerobic exercise such as biking, running, and walking. Identify cost containment programs.

Home health care programs

Distributive funding programs

Wellness programs

Prospective payment programs