NEHI calls for wellness campaign to curb chronic illness and lower costs in Massachusetts

Healthcare Finance News
July 1, 2009

CAMBRIDGE, MA – As Massachusetts faces rising healthcare costs driven by sharp increases in costly, preventable chronic illnesses, the New England Healthcare Institute and the Boston Foundation have released new research highlighting the “vital importance” of improving wellness in the commonwealth.

“Healthy People in a Healthy Economy: A Blueprint for Action in Massachusetts” concludes that a large-scale campaign promoting health and fitness across every sector of the economy is necessary to address the public health and economic tolls of preventable chronic disease...

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