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Health Contingent Program Ethics

Meaning

The set of ethical principles and guidelines governing wellness programs where incentives or penalties are directly tied to an individual’s specific, measurable health outcomes or biometric data. These ethics are designed to ensure that such programs respect patient autonomy, avoid any form of undue coercion, and maintain equitable access regardless of initial health status or inherent genetic predisposition. It balances corporate interest with individual rights.