in white house meeting, president obama pushes harkin workplace wellness efforts

Mon. June 01, 2009; Posted: 05:08 PM

Jun 01, 2009 (Congressional Documents and Publications/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- JNJ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today commended President Obama for convening a meeting of CEOs and other stakeholders to talk about innovative workplace prevention and wellness efforts that will reduce health care costs. Harkin, a senior member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), leads the Prevention and Public Health Working Group, which will draft the prevention and public health title of the HELP Committee's health reform legislation, and has lead efforts to enact prevention and wellness legislation. He is the author of various workplace wellness initiatives, including The Healthy Workforce Act and The Workforce Health Improvement Program Act.

"Companies like Pitney Bowes and Johnson and Johnson are leading the way in innovative prevention and wellness efforts, which can be replicated throughout the country," said Harkin. "With healthcare costs quickly increasing, it is no surprise that some companies report spending more than 50 percent of their profits to cover these expenses. Employer spending on health promotion and chronic disease prevention is a good investment. Studies have reported a proven rate of return on investment within 12 to 18 months, ranging from $2 to $10 for each dollar invested. It simply makes sense to partner with employers and leverage the place where Americans spend the majority of their waking hours - the workplace.

"As health reform moves forward on Capitol Hill, it is becoming more and more apparent that prevention and wellness will be a centerpiece. It is refreshing to have a President partner with us in that effort."

Earlier this week, the Senate Finance Committee offered Proposals to Provide Affordable Coverage to All Americans, which included various prevention efforts. Complementary legislation will be included in the HELP Committee title to be unveiled later this month.

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