Federal Manager's Daily Report

In an effort to promote the physical fitness and health of

federal employees the Office of Personnel Management has

launched HealthierFeds.opm.gov.


The effort partly reflects the notion that a healthier

workforce is cheaper in terms of health care and is more

effective. “This initiative is a shift in the traditional

approach to the health of our citizens, moving us from a

disease care system to a health care system,” said OPM.


The HealthierFeds website includes health information for

employees and agencies, FEHB carriers’ information, and

downloadable posters and other materials. OPM is also

sponsoring a series of events to encourage agencies and

employees to develop healthier habits and use the program.


OPM has asked agencies to designate a point of contact for

the HealthierFeds campaign that throughout 2004 will

emphasize education and awareness, personal progress and

responsibility and benchmarking/best practices.