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Conclusions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017
Each year in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum hosts their Annual Meeting. This year’s Annual Meeting had the theme of Responsive and Responsible Leadership. Following my return, I wanted to share my conclusions with you from the Annual Meeting and discuss their implications for business and health. There were two overarching conclusions related to...Derek Yach | Jan 24, 2017
behavioral economics, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, China, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, disease prevention, Edelman Trust Barometer, Health, technology, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Wellcome Trust, Willis Towers Watson, World Economic Forum, Xi Jinping
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Vitality Group Featured as Health Innovation Leader in New World Economic Forum Report
Vitality Group’s program has been featured as a leading innovator in health in a report by the World Economic Forum. Published in collaboration with Willis Towers Watson, the report was released today at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Leveraging principles of behavioral economics that were originally pioneered by Nobel prize-winning psychologist,...Derek Yach | Jan 19, 2017
behavioral economics, behaviors, chronic disease, Daniel Kahneman, engagement, Health, healthy food, innovation, nudges, physical activity, prevention, Vitality, Willis Towers Watson, workplace health, World Economic Forum
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Canadian Leadership: The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion After 30 Years
The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, which proposed an international effort to achieve better health for all by 2000, celebrates its 30th anniversary on November 21, 2016. The tactics espoused by the Ottawa Charter, largely dependent on government interventions, have advanced the health of Canadians over the past 30 years. Early and long-standing interactions between...Gillian Christie | Nov 21, 2016
behavioral economics, Canada, Canadians, chronic disease prevention, health promotion, Ottawa Charter, private sector, technologies, World Health Organization
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Aging and Cognition: Maintaining Economic Security in Later Life
The United States (US) and other high-income countries are witnessing demographic changes associated with people living longer though in poorer health. Japan, the country with the highest proportion of elderly citizens, is already working to re-tool its society and economy to support an aging population, leveraging the promise of technology to do so. Many other...Derek Yach and Jason Karlawish | May 9, 2016
behavioral economics, chronic disease, financial services, healthy aging, personalized health technology, senior fraud, University of Pennsylvania, World Economic Forum
Webinar Series 9: Why Incentivize Healthy Behavior at Work
WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 9 HERE. Webinar 9 - Why Incentivize Healthy Behavior at Work by Kevin Volpp and Robert Galvin Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Critique the use of standard marketing theories to encourage behavior change Evaluate the efficacy of interventions in changing behaviour Describe the challenges involved...May 12, 2015
behavior change, behavioral economics, incentives, prevention, webinar, webinar series
Webinar Series 6: The Battle Against Tobacco is not Over but There are Innovative Solutions
WATCH THE WEBCAST OF WEBINAR SERIES 6 HERE. Webinar 6 - The Battle Against Tobacco is not Over but There are Innovative Solutions, by David Abrams and Mark Cunningham-Hill Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Evaluate the costs of tobacco smoking to the workplace Demonstrate the association between tobacco...Feb 18, 2015
ACA, behavioral economics, e-cigarettes, evidence-based, global burden of disease, impact, innovation, J&J, Legacy, NRT, Tobacco, tobacco cessation, webinar, workplace health
Webinar Series 5: Practical ways to Boost Engagement in Health Programs
WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 5 HERE. Webinar 5: Practical ways to Boost Engagement in Health Programs in Organizations, by Gerri Burruel and Francois Millard Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Outline the latest evidence on the impact that high engagement in health programs can have on a business Describe tangible methods...Jan 14, 2015
behavioral economics, engagement, evidence-based, global burden of disease, impact, innovation, McKesson, TVG, webinar, workplace health
Webinar Series 4: Environmental and Cultural Changes to Drive Optimal Employee Engagement
WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 4 HERE. Webinar 4: Environmental and Cultural Changes in Organizations to Maximize Engagement in Healthy Activities, by Cathy Baase and Nico Pronk Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Describe the WHO healthy workplaces framework for the planning, implementation and evaluation of a workplace health...Dec 2, 2014
behavioral economics, cultural change, Dow, engagement, Environmental change, evidence-based, global burden of disease, Harvard, innovation, organizational change, webinar, workplace health
Webinar Series 3: Why is Community Health Important to Your Business?
WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 3 HERE. Webinar 3 - How Workplace Health Programs can use the Latest Data on the Burden of Disease and Risk to Make Them More Effective, by Derek Yach and Jason Lang Learning objectives – On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Analyze the variability of burden of disease and...Nov 12, 2014
behavioral economics, CDC, evidence-based, global burden of disease, impact, innovation, NCDs, webinar, webinar series, workplace health
Webinar Series 2: Health Promotion Makes Business Sense
WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 2 HERE. Webinar 2 - Health Promotion Makes Business Sense, by Ray Fabius and Ellen Exum Learning objectives - On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to Articulate the many ways a healthy workforce impacts a company’s performance Recognize benchmark efforts in the corporate culture of health space Describe the...Oct 22, 2014
behavioral economics, cost-benefit evaluation, evidence-based, global burden of disease, HealthNEXT, IBM, impact, innovation, organizational performance, prevention, return on investment, ROI, webinar, workplace health
