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At Harlandale, about half of eligible employees have signed up, and about half of those have remained active, uploading their steps, Eutsler says. Though it's too early to point to statistics proving the school district has saved money, she says, the anecdotal evidence is promising: Twenty-five percent of employees have seen improvements in their blood-pressure readings; for an additional 64%, their blood pressure has remained stable. The 50 or so people who regularly use the special kiosks to weigh themselves and check their vital signs have lost a total 546 pounds to date.

Harlandale's results aren't unique. Tangerine says its client companies see on average a fivefold return on their investment from reductions on medical claims, lower absenteeism and better worker productivity.

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