Apparently there isn't enough real sickness and physical trauma to keep the nannies occupied, so now they're going to treat whole and healthy people. That's right, even if you're not sick, you might be "pre-sick" and need nanny to help you.

A story on the front page of today's business section in the Miami Herald (Section C, John Dorschner, "UM [University of Miami], Humana to test 'pre-sick'"] reveals the creation of "a unique research center to study exactly how muchg wellness and disease management programs can contribute to keeping patients well and healthcare costs down."

And yes, this includes workplace gyms, dieticians' hectoring about diet, and stopping smoking, as well as testing, testing, testing.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/

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This message has been edited. Last edited by: Wanda Hamilton,

Geez, is this the whole point of life, trying to keep health care costs down?

Everybody into their bubble suits. NOW!