Well, we saw this coming, didn't we?
For 2009, Clarian is going all out, in a way that some lawyers might construe as trampling on people's right to privacy. If HIPPA makes health care confidential, how can Clarian get in its workers' faces? And I'm sure they are not the only ones...
They're REQUIRING employees be screened for blood sugar, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and BMI (body mass index).
According to the official Clarian newsletter, employees in 2009:
"Must complete an HRA to enroll or re-enroll
"Must be screened for blood sugar, blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and BMI health risks.
"Unhealthy measurements found in the above screens will result in additional health risk premium charges.
"Tobacco users pay more per paycheck for health coverage."
That's from Ruth Holladay's blog, and she points out the obvious: "It is cliche to point out that smokers were the first target of the health police; we all knew fat people were next."
