Controlling Health Care Costs Through Education

Controlling Health Care Costs Through Education One-way health care costs might be contained is through targeted screenings, prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. Chances of success are better if education is provided to the members and employers in a health care system. What are some of the strategies that are available for controlling health care costs by educating employees on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Examine the literature that is available to show whether these strategies are effective in controlling health care costs. Which strategies are well supported by evidence? Which strategies are not well supported by evidence? ("Not well supported" means that there is little to no evidence, or the existing evidence seems weak because of poorly designed studies, inadequate sample size, or other flaws in the research.) Based on what you see in the research, what are your suggestions for effectively educating employees about a healthy lifestyle that would control health care costs? Note: Remember to adhere to the requirements listed in the Faculty Expectations Message for unit discussion posts and peer responses.