#wellness data

[wcrx-health]

The Hidden Benefits of Health Tracking

Maintaining optimal health requires more than reacting to symptoms as they arise. A proactive strategy involving regular check-ins with medical professionals enables a comprehensive understanding of your body’s unique needs. By identifying potential concerns early, you gain the opportunity to make informed lifestyle adjustments that promote longevity and vitality.

Learn More: https://www.wcrxhealth.com/the-hidden-benefits-of-health-tracking

[greenchalkedu]

The importance of privacy data on campus - a Penn State case

Faculty members at Penn State University are objecting to an employee wellness plan that asks them to disclose medical and other personal information.

As many of the faculty have pointed out, (and we have learned at Green Chalk) it's very important to consider educating the users before implementation of an application or initiative. Optional submission of data with financial incentives tied directly to the amount of personal data could have made the biggest difference in attaining a majority support. 

Another option for increased buy-in from faculty may have been to weave the program locally on campus. If the data stayed on campus instead of pushed out to the secondary and third layers of vendors, there might be less friction with implementation.

Read the full piece by Natasha Singer here