Andy Brett is a writer, engineer, and athlete living in Silicon Valley

The Future of U.S. Health Care - WSJ.com This is a really great survey of the current landscape in the health care industry. One quote from a self-insured employer jumps out:

Last year, MasterBrand, which has some 7,000 U.S. employees, started tying their insurance-premium contributions to their health-risk factors. Those who score poorly on measures such as cholesterol, blood pressure, body-mass index and tobacco use pay more each week.