How UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm are boosting wearables

UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm are taking employee fitness to the next level—by offering $1,500 a year to employees who participate in wellness program and reach the set daily fitness goals.

Qualcomm has expanded the UnitedHealthcare Motion wellness program that gives employees activity trackers for free. It is available for self-funded employers who have 5 or more employees and companies that have full health insurance plans with 101 or more employees.

The UnitedHealthcare Motion “brings together wearable technology, telemedicine and wellness incentives to help employees take charge of their health, while also enabling employers to more effectively manage health care costs,” according to its website.

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