“Using data collected from the fitness wearables as well as case study examples mined from a Chatter group around the wellness program, [consulting company] Appirio was able to convince [their employee health insurance provider] that the fitness program will cut cost for the insurance company. "In the long run, they’re hoping that if we’re incenting employees to be fit, there’s a direct correlation to the claims that come in,” Daly said. Showing Anthem data about the results of that program led to an additional $20,000 award to expand the program this year, as well as the 5 percent overall cost reduction.“

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Perhaps not quite as relevant yet in Australia (our private healthcare system is setup a little differently), but none the less it was only a matter of time for this quantified employee use case to emerge in the workplace.