The effectiveness of a telephone-based tobacco cessation program offered as part of a worksite health promotion program.

Extensive research on tobacco cessation affirms the effectiveness of interventions, although the literature is more limited concerning the impact of programs designed specifically for the workplace. The present study examines the effectiveness of a telephone-based health coaching tobacco cessation program that was provided as part of worksite health promotion programs by 10 large employers. The participants were recruited based on their health risks as identified by health assessments, and the program was personalized to meet their individual needs and stages of change.

A comparison of the effectiveness of a telephone coaching program and a mail-based program.

Many health promotion interventions have been developed and tested in recent years. Practitioners and researchers must continue to explore how various program delivery modalities can be used effectively and efficiently to optimize program outcomes. A sample of 6,055 participants was drawn from 10 large employers.

Comparing alternative methods of targeting potential high-cost individuals for chronic condition management.

Objective: To compare the performance of predictive models based on health care claims, health risk assessment (HRA), or both in prospectively identifying high-cost individuals with chronic conditions.

Methods: Participants included 8056 employees who completed an HRA and were enrolled in a health plan for at least 6 months during the 36-month study period. Two-stage multivariate regression identified predictors of claims cost in four age-by-gender groups.