They went so far as to go on record with the Texas Insurance Commissioner, promising that such a law would go a long way towards reducing the malpractice premiums they charged physicians, thereby reducing the cost of medical care to the consumer.
But just as insurers give discounts to drivers who take driving safety courses and homeowners who install security systems, so too can employers incentivize healthier lifestyles and lower health care costs by reducingpremiums for those who participate in wellness programs.
The program was aimed at spurring the economy by lowering longer-term interest rates of Japanese government bonds and reducing risk premiums on corporate bonds.