How frustrating it must be for our physicians today to know that Kentucky continues to rank among the unhealthiest in America. In many cases, a physician has little opportunity to provide specific instructions to patients about starting a health lifestyle and evaluating their behavior change continuum, before moving on to the next overweight patient with high blood pressure.
Well Docs, there is good news! Today, it is more and more likely your patients can take advantage of a wellness program offered by their employer, which provides employees with a structured way to start taking physician advice to engage in a healthier lifestyle. Despite the recession and recent cutbacks in some benefit programs, companies are continuing to add wellness and health programs to help better manage company and employee health care costs.
Stephanie Marshall, State Wellness Director has discussed more about it. To read this article in detail, wait till next week!!! Our KentuckyDoc is coming soon!!!
