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There’s a reason the private sector has embraced this whole hog. And there’s a reason we’re gonna embrace it whole hog.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, referring to his plan to implement citywide wellness programs that would help public workers live healthier. Johnson & Johnson reduced employee smoking by two-thirds, cut high-blood pressure in half and got $3 of savings for every $1 invested in incentives under a wellness insurance plan.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, referring to his plan to implement citywide wellness programs that would help public workers live healthier. Johnson & Johnson reduced employee smoking by two-thirds, cut high-blood pressure in half and got $3 of savings for every $1 invested in incentives under a wellness insurance plan.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.