Carol Harnett

Our guest for this episode is Bob Merberg, employee wellness manager at Paychex. Bob Merberg is a contemplative guy. His approach toward Paychex’s health and wellness program combines a balanced review of the current literature, a determination to meet the needs of Paychex’s 12,500 employees, and a commitment to satisfy the organization’s goals. Bob’s viewpoints diverge from what’s au courant in employee wellness, but that’s due to the data telling him something different from many of the latest program trends. This divergence is part of what makes Bob one of the leaders in the field. Join us as we explore with Bob the challenges of searching for what works in employee wellness. Follow Bob on Twitter @wellwork. - Carol Harnett

"The American health care system can be called successful mainly in its ability to hide its enormous cost." - Carol Harnett

Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2012 Recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force - Carol Harnett

Pharmacy benefit management is expanding beyond the focus on higher co-payments and moving employees to generic prescription drugs. Several new-to-market vendors are bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to the business. Carol Harnett is a widely respected consultant, speaker, writer and trendspotter in the fields of employee benefits, health and productivity management, health and performance innovation, and value-based health. Follow her on Twitter via @carolharnett and on her video blog, The Work.Love.Play.Daily. - Carol Harnett

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While 88 percent of Americans have a cell phone, only 10 percent have downloaded health-related mobile apps. That percentage hasn’t changed since 2010 - Carol Harnett