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How healthy employees can increase productivity

Using health-based incentives is a financial benefit to companies, says Philip Hagen, MD. The medical director of Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth talks about how healthy employees are more productive and cost less.


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  • What are your thoughts on patients only having 7-12 minutes with their doctor?

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