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Health Factor Discrimination Prevention

Meaning

Health Factor Discrimination Prevention is the legal and clinical imperative to ensure that individuals are not treated adversely in terms of health coverage or employment based on their current or predicted health status. This encompasses protection against discrimination based on physical or mental conditions, claims history, evidence of insurability, or participation in workplace wellness programs. It is a cornerstone of fair practice in health and wellness, becoming particularly relevant in personalized medicine where detailed physiological data is generated. Prevention ensures that comprehensive health assessments do not lead to adverse outcomes.