BLOGGER VS. BLOGGER: New CVS Wellness Program Might Be Too Aggressive

CVS Caremark last week received some backlash after announcing a new program that would require its employees to disclose personal health information — including weight, height, body fat, blood pressure, and glucose and fasting lipid levels — or pay an additional $50 each month for their health insurance.

In the Center for American Progress’ “Think Progress,” columnist Annie-Rose Strasser wrote that the program “could end up penalizing low-income Americans who are already stretched too thin.” She added that wellness programs should not be implemented “at the expense of … workers’ interests.” Many critics also said the policy could lead to privacy violations and unfair treatment.

The Blog Line, 11-17

The following blogs discuss Republican conduct at the recent Senate Finance Committee hearing of CMS administrator Donald Berwick, how one company plays games with workers to keep them healthy and the sacredness of the exam room for one physician.