Rewards for healthy behaviors have been growing by leaps and bounds as a way to reduce healthcare costs for several years. And, I believe it’s only a matter of time before every health plan has a rewards program.

Rewards will be an essential component to not only drive a healthier population, but also serve as a differentiator for consumers selecting health plans.

While it may seem simple to offer health rewards, there is a right and wrong way to do so. Check out my list of health reward do’s and don’ts below and make sure you're not making one of these 5 common mistakes.

Also, take me up on the offer of a free reward program assessment, we’ve been doing this for 10 years and have learned a few things along the way.