A resolution expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

III 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 272 Expressing support for health and wellness coaches. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 16, 2021 Mr. HEINRICH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for health and wellness coaches. Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention con- siders chronic diseases to be ‘‘the public health challenge of the 21st century’’; Whereas decades of research have linked lifestyle factors, such as inactivity, poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sus- tained stress, with increased risk for major illnesses and death; Whereas the costs associated with the treatment of many chronic diseases are high and often preventable; Whereas a health and wellness coach is a new type of healthcare worker who serves as a supportive mentor to motivate individuals to make positive health choices and move toward specific wellness goals; VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:25 Jun 17, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR272.IS SR272 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 272 IS Whereas health and wellness coaches support clients in achieving good health— (1) based on the goals of each client; and (2) in a manner consistent with the treatment plan recommended by a healthcare provider for the client; Whereas health and wellness coaches assist clients in making healthy lifestyle changes by encouraging them— (1) to use insight; (2) to use personal strengths and resources; (3) to set goals; (4) to create action steps; and (5) to hold themselves accountable; Whereas health and wellness coaches play a vital role in im- proving individual wellness that complements, and does not replace, the work of healthcare professionals; and Whereas an increasing number of studies demonstrate how health and wellness coaches help— (1) to improve individual health and wellness; and (2) to reduce healthcare costs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate supports the efforts of the 1 health and wellness coaches of the United States in their 2 important work to improve the health and wellness of the 3 people of the United States. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:25 Jun 17, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR272.IS SR272 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS