Why HPI is Different
Traditional wellness programs encourage healthier lifestyles.
HPI prepares people to make better healthcare decisions.
We Already Know the Basics
• Eat healthier
• Exercise more
• Get regular checkups
• Reduce stress
Most people already know these recommendations. Yet healthcare costs continue to rise. The challenge isn’t simply providing information. It’s helping people make better healthcare decisions.
Traditional Wellness vs HPI
• Provides health information
• Encourages healthier habits
• Offers wellness activities
• Focuses primarily on lifestyle
Traditional Wellness
• Tests what people understand
• Challenges habits / norms
• Builds decision-making skills
• Identifies areas for improvement
HPI
Information alone rarely changes behavior. People need to be challenged, tested, and given the skills to make better healthcare decisions.
Knowing Isn’t the Same as Knowing What to Do
Knowing that healthy habits are important is different from knowing what to do when your doctor recommends surgery, a new medication, or an expensive test. Healthcare decisions require people to understand their options, weigh the consequences, and make informed choices.
Respecting Privacy
Most health assessments evaluate personal health conditions. HPI evaluates healthcare knowledge. By focusing on what people understand rather than their personal medical information, HPI helps organizations improve healthcare literacy while respecting individual privacy.
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