For many associations, when it came to health benefits this year, “wellness” was the word. In the face of ever-increasing health care costs, programs designed to promote health have become a common way to rein in outlays while providing assistance to employees, benefits experts said. Such programs range from on-site cholesterol screenings to funded exercise programs. “Even through the rough waters, employers have found there is return-on-investment on wellness,” said Leonard Sanicola, a practice leader in professional development for WorldatWork, an association of human resource professionals that studies worklife, compensation and benefits. TOP HEALTH BENEFITS A… Read More