In celebration of my final comments as editor in chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion, I offer reflections on the importance of workplace health promotion, the impact of financial incentives on program effectiveness and financial sustainability, return on investment (ROI) analysis, reducing the federal debt by improving health, balancing high technology approaches with human touch, focusing on passions and sense of purpose, and nurturing a loving and caring community of professionals.
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