EX Program

AUGUST 16, 2024

Confused about what to do about vaping in the workplace? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about e-cigarettes—also called vaping—has many HR managers and benefit consultants looking for answers to questions like: Are e-cigarettes as harmful as other tobacco products? Is there a risk of secondhand vape smoke with e-cigarettes? Should e-cigarettes be included in a [.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Objectives The landscape of availability, policies, and norms around e-cigarette use and cessation has changed rapidly in the last few years. There is also high interest in quitting vaping among teens and young adults. Understanding the motivation of those who want to quit vaping is important for effective intervention development. This analysis compares user-submitted reasons [.

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EX Program

JULY 31, 2024

Abstract There is an urgent need to address young adult (YA) vaping. However, there is limited vaping cessation intervention research, particularly studies tested via experimental designs. This manuscript focuses on YA vaping and critical needs for research to advance vaping cessation interventions for YAs. The smoking cessation literature, especially regarding YA smoking, provides evidence and [.

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EX Program

JULY 26, 2024

Download Tip Sheet When it comes to helping members quit tobacco, there’s one major, common pain point among health plans. It’s lack of awareness of what you offer. Let’s solve that. Here’s how to promote smoking cessation to successfully engage members in the quit-tobacco program you offer. Easy tips to boost awareness Members can’t sign [.

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EX Program

JUNE 11, 2024

REGISTER NOW Nationwide, rates of tobacco use continue to decline. But there are exceptions to this good news. More than 28 million Americans smoke cigarettes, and tobacco is still the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death. Smoking rates are higher among certain populations, including Medicaid members, those with lower levels of income [.

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EX Program

MAY 28, 2024

Smoking vs. vaping. Dual use. Continuum of risk. If these terms have you confused about what to recommend to your employees or health plan members who smoke, read on. What happens when you quit smoking Smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death. Quitting smoking is the most important step someone can take to protect [.] Read More. from What Happens When You Quit Smoking and Start Vaping The post What Happens When You Quit Smoking and Start Vaping appeared first on EX Program.

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MAY 14, 2024

Smoking is expensive and contributes to a wide range of costly diseases, including some that may not be on your radar. You likely know the most expensive medical conditions associated with smoking—chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease. These conditions cost over $600 billion each year and make up a large percentage of health plan [.] Read More. from 5 Sneaky Ways Smoking Is Expensive for Healthcare The post 5 Sneaky Ways Smoking Is Expensive for Healthcare appeared first on EX Program.

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EX Program

APRIL 30, 2024

The costs of smoking and kidney disease are a substantial burden across healthcare systems and payers. But helping individuals quit smoking can significantly reduce the risk of kidney disease. Among those with kidney disease, quitting smoking can also improve outcomes. Here are the facts you need to know. Prevalence of kidney disease and smoking More [.

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EX Program

APRIL 19, 2024

Employers face a significant challenge in supporting employees who vape. The EX Program's Dr. Amanda Graham shares insights into vaping, tobacco surcharges, and reasonable alternatives.

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APRIL 10, 2024

E-cigarette use can negatively affect indoor air quality and put others at risk for secondhand exposure in workplaces. And more of your employees may be using e-cigarettes in the workplace than you realize. A Truth Initiative survey found 76% of the surveyed e-cigarette users reported having vaped at work. But is it legal to vape at work? [.] Read More. from Can You Get Fired for Vaping at Work?

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EX Program

MARCH 13, 2024

Those working in white-collar professional services typically have lower rates of smoking and vaping than other industries. But a creeping trend of nicotine pouch use among workers in demanding industries, such as finance and technology, could be changing things. Nicotine pouches are tiny bags of nicotine that fit under the lip. Zyn nicotine pouches are [.

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EX Program

MARCH 6, 2024

On college campuses, the sights are often predictable: school colors, packed libraries before finals, and now, an increasing number of vape/smoke-free campus signs. As of 2023, over 2,600 campuses in the U.S. have implemented tobacco-free policies, up from 1,816 in 2017, with many more following suit thanks to Truth Initiative’s tobacco/vape-free college program.

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EX Program

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

So, your company is ready to implement an incentive or a tobacco surcharge on insurance for employees who use tobacco products. The next task at hand is identifying individuals eligible for the incentive or premium discount. To achieve this, many organizations rely on self-reported data through a tobacco attestation form. But how do you ensure [.] Read More. from How to Ensure Honesty on a Tobacco Attestation Form The post How to Ensure Honesty on a Tobacco Attestation Form appeared first on EX

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EX Program

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Helping members quit tobacco offers many advantages to your health plan, including improved health outcomes, lower costs of care, and healthier families. While the benefits of quitting tobacco are widely known, you may still see low engagement in the tobacco cessation program you offer. You are not alone. See impactful and proven initiatives that change [.

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EX Program

JANUARY 25, 2024

Doctors and nurses who smoke can affect more than your organization’s healthcare costs; they can influence the quality of care for patients, too. Healthcare professionals are some of the most influential employees for a clinic, hospital, or health care system. They impact everything from the work environment to patient satisfaction and behavior. Having healthcare professionals [.

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EX Program

JANUARY 17, 2024

Everyone knows the risks of smoking while pregnant, but what about the risks of vaping while pregnant? As the prevalence of e-cigarette use among young adults increases, the likelihood of vaping among women of reproductive age also increases. Studies show up to 7% of pregnant women use e-cigarettes. However, this percentage is likely an underestimate [.

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EX Program

JANUARY 3, 2024

About 70% of EX Program employer clients use some form of quit tobacco-incentive or surcharge. Here’s why: When implemented successfully, a surcharge can motivate people to act who might not feel confident about quitting or might not be interested in quitting right now. An incentive can also guide tobacco users to resources that effectively boost [.

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EX Program

JANUARY 3, 2024

Every day, millions of U.S. adults struggle with tobacco addiction. At Truth Initiative, we’re on a mission to change this. Our vision is to create a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. Inspired by Mayo Clinic’s effective on-site treatment model for tobacco addiction, we partnered with Mayo Clinic to create EX [.] Read More. from Empowering Quitters: A Year in Review of EX Program’s Impact on Tobacco Addiction The post Empowering Quitters: A Year in Review of EX Program’

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EX Program

JANUARY 3, 2024

Motivating tobacco users to quit or attempt to quit is a priority for over 50% of employers, often achieved through various incentives, including tobacco surcharges. Optimizing the premium differential, along with effective communication on how to eliminate it, can significantly boost the number of individuals attempting to quit. As you assess your benefits to enhance [.

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EX Program

DECEMBER 4, 2023

[.] Read More. from Former Smoker Shares How She Quit Menthol Cigarettes The post Former Smoker Shares How She Quit Menthol Cigarettes appeared first on EX Program.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Everyone knows smoking causes lung cancer. But what about smoking and breast cancer? Or smoking and bladder cancer? Many employers may not be aware of how many cancers are linked to tobacco use—and how much that may be costing. Cancer costs today are increasingly top of mind for employers as they look to contain healthcare [.] Read More. from Smoking and Cancer: More Than Just Lung Cancer The post Smoking and Cancer: More Than Just Lung Cancer appeared first on EX Program.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

As part of its commitment to trailblaze addiction treatment, the EX Program introduced a powerful new feature in its EX Community: Live Events. Embarking on the journey to quit tobacco is no easy feat, and the EX Community has been a steadfast companion for individuals navigating the challenges of addiction for over a decade. Now, [.] Read More. from EX Community’s New Live Events Expand Support in Quit Smoking Support Groups The post EX Community’s New Live Events Expand Support in Quit Smoking

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EX Program

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Need ideas on how to inspire more individuals to stop smoking, vaping, and nicotine use? Our quit-smoking calendar can help. Smart employers and health plans know that offering the right nicotine addiction program is just the start. The magic happens in the way you ensure tobacco users know effective help is easily accessible. Get tips [.] Read More. from Tip Sheet: Inspire More to Quit with 2024 Quit-smoking Calendar The post Tip Sheet: Inspire More to Quit with 2024 Quit-smoking Calendar appea

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EX Program

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

When you explore interventions to quit smoking, you might see programs that claim to be “tailored” or specially designed for certain groups or populations. But are these programs more effective in enrolling and engaging individuals? As a councilmember of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s Health Equity Network, I am deeply committed to [.

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EX Program

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

[.] Read More. from More addictive and harder to quit: Health groups want Black menthol smokers to know support groups can help The post More addictive and harder to quit: Health groups want Black menthol smokers to know support groups can help appeared first on EX Program.

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EX Program

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

[.] Read More. from How this Runner Finally Quit His Secret Vaping Life The post How this Runner Finally Quit His Secret Vaping Life appeared first on EX Program.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Smoking and obesity together are double trouble for employee health. Each can increase healthcare costs. Together, health risks—and expenses—can be compounded. With more than 40% of U.S. adults meeting criteria for obesity, this health risk is likely already on your radar to address with employees. Strokes, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease are just a [.

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EX Program

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Persons with serious mental illness (i.e., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or recurrent major depression) are three times more likely to smoke tobacco than are persons in the general U.S. population. Smoking is the strongest preventable risk factor for the 10- to 15-year shortened life span of persons with serious mental illness. Helping these smokers quit is [.

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EX Program

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Quitting menthol cigarettes after 40 years of smoking is a huge achievement, on par with buying a first home or getting married. It’s absolutely life changing. Just ask Millie of the Bronx, New York. She started smoking menthol cigarettes when she was 15 years old because it was the ‘cool thing’ to do. She’s been [.] Read More. from Get Inspired: Millie’s Journey to Quitting Menthol Cigarettes The post Get Inspired: Millie’s Journey to Quitting Menthol Cigarettes appeared first on EX Program.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Do high employee healthcare costs haunt you? The effects of employee vaping and smoking might have a bigger impact than you think. Everyone knows the typical health complications of tobacco use. But there are surprising—and lesser known—impacts of vaping and smoking likely lurking in your healthcare claims. Join us for a short 30-minute webinar on [.

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EX Program

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You may have seen news about low nicotine cigarettes. That’s because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already authorized one brand of low nicotine cigarettes. The FDA has also indicated that it plans to create a rule that would require ALL cigarettes to have non-addictive levels of nicotine. Requiring all cigarettes to have non-addictive levels [.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Many of us are used to seeing smoking and alcohol literally go hand-in-hand. On the patios at bars, at music festivals, and in movies when someone is feeling stressed or down. But smoking and alcohol are a dangerous combination, and not just because of the increased health risks. Called “poly-use,” the interplay between nicotine and [.] Read More. from 4 Key Facts about Smoking and Alcohol The post 4 Key Facts about Smoking and Alcohol appeared first on EX Program.

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EX Program

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 5, 2023) – For the first time, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven program is being deployed to help adults nationwide quit smoking, vaping, and using nicotine. The EX® Program from Truth Initiative, the leading digital health program for tobacco addiction for employers and health plans, announced this week the launch of Scout, the [.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Many health risks of smoking are well-known, such as increased risk for cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. But there are lesser-known effects of smoking that can lead to significant costs for employers, too. Here’s a major example: hearing loss. Links Between Smoking and Hearing Loss It may seem strange that smoking could be connected [.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Connect with us at HLTH 2023, which brings together healthcare leaders to accelerate innovation in the industry.

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EX Program

AUGUST 15, 2023

What does it mean to be trauma informed and why is this important for people who coach tobacco users? Let me explain. You’ve likely heard the term social determinants of health (SDOH). SDOH are the non-medical factors that affect people’s health and quality of life. They can include education, healthcare, neighborhood/built environment, economic stability, and [.

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EX Program

AUGUST 3, 2023

You’ve likely seen reports that the overall U.S. smoking rate has significantly declined in the past 2 decades. But that statement alone doesn’t tell the whole story. In many communities—where employees live and work—tobacco use remains high. In fact, smoking prevalence is nearly 50% higher in a group of Midwestern and Southern states compared to [.

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