Faced with rising employee health care expenses, employers are shifting away from full health plans toward high-deductible, lower-cost coverages. Even so, their costs continue to rise, and many are seeking new solutions.

Now, larger employers are making a second shift—toward wellness programs. They're successfully managing costs by encouraging employees to develop and maintain healthier lifestyles.

By contrast, fewer small and midsize companies are implementing wellness programs. Many simply lack the resources to investigate and apply appropriate options.

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