2007 Senate Bill 281 (Encourage state contractor "wellness" programs )

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Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R) on February 27, 2007, to give preference in awarding state contracts to companies that have wellness programs, which are health promotion programs offered by an employer to its employees.
- Referred to the Senate Health Policy Committee on February 27, 2007.

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1) Kahn the cardiologist [by Yooper_Dave on March 23, 2007]
The government has a habit of taking on responsibilities that do not belong to it. It's my responsibility if I am out of shape, not that of my employer's.

Aware of his occupation, this bill does not surprise me. What does surprise me is that he is a republican.

Award the bid to the qualified lowest bidder.
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2) Come on, Kahn! [by Anonymous Citizen on March 2, 2007]
How about awarding the contract to the lowest bidder? Can't you find any truly useful things you can do?
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3) health care [by buehnermj on March 1, 2007]
Health care costs are sky rocketing. Having a "health promotion incentive" might actually reduce insurance cost much like having home alarm systems which reduce home owners insurance.
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