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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
New Research
UHC and informal workplaces
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Public–Private Partnerships for Global Health and Safety (PPP Forum) held their inaugural meeting July 29 and 30, 2014 and recently published their recommendations in the report: “Approaches to Universal Health Coverage and Occupational Health and Safety for the Informal Workforce in Developing Countries.” Informal employment...Cother Hajat | Aug 1, 2016
data, environment, innovation, National Academy of Sciences, workplace health, World Health Organization
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
Webinar Series 1: The Critical Role of the Workplace in Tackling NCDs in the US
WATCH WEBINAR SERIES 1 HERE. Webinar 1: The Critical Role of the Workplace in Tackling NCDs in the US, by Derek Yach & Katie Tyron Learning objectives - On completion of this webinar the participant should be able to: - Explain the importance of the Vitality Institute webinar series in helping the planning, design, management and...Sep 10, 2014
behavioral economics, evidence-base, global burden of disease, innovation, NCDs, webinar, workplace health