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H.R. 853

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Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · August 1, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9284)
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
February 6, 2007
Cosponsors (7)
3D 4R
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Wellness and Prevention Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to pay up to a specified amount of the medical education loans incurred by any physician who receives board certification in preventive medicine from FY2008-FY2012. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a wellness program tax credit for employers that develop and implement a program that: (1) conducts health risk assessments for each program participant; (2) offers annually at least two preventive health screenings; (3) offers annual counseling sessions on at least three preventive health topics; and (4) includes as participants not less than 50% of full-time employees. Provides a tax credit for qualified employees that participate in their employer's qualified wellness program.

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