Which of the following is NOT typically included in a health maintenance organization wellness program?

• A. Stress reduction
• B. Diagnostic services
• C. Routine physicals
• D. Smoke cessation programs

Answer: (B)

Wellness programs in HMOs are built around prevention and healthy behaviors. They focus on things that reduce risk and maintain health, such as stress reduction resources, routine physicals to monitor overall wellness, and smoking-cessation programs to help members quit smoking. Diagnostic services—things like lab tests, imaging, and clinician-ordered evaluations used to diagnose a condition—are medical services aimed at identifying disease, and they fall under standard medical care rather than a wellness initiative. Because wellness programs are designed to prevent illness and support healthy lifestyles, diagnostic services aren’t typically included.