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The Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, is a legal consulting firm dedicated to protecting access and maintaining compliance for health and wellness industry products and service providers.

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About the Center for Health and Wellness Law

Barbara J. Zabawa is the founder and President of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC, a legal consulting firm dedicated to improving legal access and compliance for the health and wellness industries. She is also lead author of the book Rule the Rules on Workplace Wellness Programs, published by the American Bar Association and contributing author of Law for Fitness Managers & Exercise Professionals. She is also author of The Tug: Finding Purpose and Joy through Entrepreneurship.

Barbara is a frequent writer and speaker on health and wellness law topics, having presented for national organizations such as WELCOA, National Wellness Institute, HPLive, Healthstat University and HERO.

Barbara is an Associate Professor of Law for the University of Missouri Kansas City where she teaches courses in health law, health justice and compliance.

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  • Annette F.

    "As a Health Coach, that used to be a Paralegal and was married to an Attorney, I understand the need for Health Coaches to avail themselves of legal advice. And...

    Annette F.

    "As a Health Coach, that used to be a Paralegal and was married to an Attorney, I understand the need for Health Coaches to avail themselves of legal advice. And...

  • Elise F.

    "I worked with Barbara Zabawa at Center for Health Law Equity, LLC to obtain a high percentage refund from a fitness vendor that was not respecting my request for a...

    Elise F.

    "I worked with Barbara Zabawa at Center for Health Law Equity, LLC to obtain a high percentage refund from a fitness vendor that was not respecting my request for a...

  • Kimberlee N.

    "I've had the pleasure of working with Barbara Zabawa and I cannot express how impressed I am with their expertise in Wellness Plan compliance. Barbara is undoubtedly a true expert...

    Kimberlee N.

    "I've had the pleasure of working with Barbara Zabawa and I cannot express how impressed I am with their expertise in Wellness Plan compliance. Barbara is undoubtedly a true expert...

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  • Are the Wellness Incentive Rules Now Wrong?

    Are the Wellness Incentive Rules Now Wrong?

    Barbara Zabawa

    In an unexpected turn of events, the very premise of the wellness incentive rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (and arguably the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)) is being...

    Are the Wellness Incentive Rules Now Wrong?

    Barbara Zabawa

    In an unexpected turn of events, the very premise of the wellness incentive rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (and arguably the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)) is being...

  • No, EAPs are not Dead, they just need a Re-Brand

    No, EAPs are not Dead, they just need a Re-Brand

    Barbara Zabawa

    A recent article in Forbes asked whether it is time to reconsider Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). The article’s author is the founder of an employee benefits solution and points out that EAPs...

    No, EAPs are not Dead, they just need a Re-Brand

    Barbara Zabawa

    A recent article in Forbes asked whether it is time to reconsider Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). The article’s author is the founder of an employee benefits solution and points out that EAPs...

  • Employer Wellness Program Legal Issues : Another Employee Wellness Program Lawsuit Emerges

    Employer Wellness Program Legal Issues : Anothe...

    Barbara Zabawa

    As predicted by our law firm, more employees are starting to oppose workplace wellness programs as a result of the AARP v. EEOC lawsuit from 2016. The latest lawsuit involves employees of...

    Employer Wellness Program Legal Issues : Anothe...

    Barbara Zabawa

    As predicted by our law firm, more employees are starting to oppose workplace wellness programs as a result of the AARP v. EEOC lawsuit from 2016. The latest lawsuit involves employees of...

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