Insurers offering wellness programs can provide employers and employees substantial premium savings. But, as I briefly addressed in my last post, there are legal hurdles to address in order to implement a wellness program for your organization. Implementation of wellness programs may conflict with the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions and the non-discrimination provisions of HIPAA.
The National Constitution Center, a provider of online continuing education for attorneys, is holding an audio conference that addresses the most recent developments. "Legal Compliance for Wellness Programs: What You Need to Know in 2009" is an audio conference being offered on February 5, 2009. Although it is a continuing education seminar for attorneys, the topics addressed can be of assistance to any human resources manager or business owner looking to lower health insurance premiums for their employees.