Quit For Life Program

Free & Clear has treated over 800,000 people for tobacco dependence since 2004.


Using the Responder Method for measuring and reporting outcomes across its employer client base, Free & Clear has shown a 6 month quit rate of 45 percent.  Free & Clear’s quit rate is 9 times better than those using the “cold-turkey” method. It is also more than triple the standard of 13 percent set by the U.S. Public Health Service. Our clinical and scientific roots are evident in the rigor of our evaluation methods.

  • Free & Clear metrics are reported using the Responder Method (those who respond to an end of program survey to determine their quit status).
  • Last tobacco use is measured at six months post-enrollment.
  • Participants are considered successfully quit only if they have not used any form of tobacco in the last 30 days.

Measuring outcomes at six months is widely used in the industry and in scientific studies, and has several advantages to other measures of outcomes.

  • Most relapse occurs within 30 days after someone quits and less relapse occurs after six months. Thus, by six months, outcomes are by and large stable and approximate one-year results.
  • For the past decade or so, it has become harder to reach participants for follow-up surveys. Shorter follow-up periods allow for better reach and participation rates at follow-up surveys. With better reach, survey results are more valid and more easily generalized to the entire surveyed population.
  • The availability of earlier results allows Free & Clear to make faster decisions about program effectiveness and quality improvement opportunities.

Mind & Body® Program 

Participants measurably improve their overall health, achieve a healthy weight and learn to maintain it.


Mind & Body Participants who stay engaged with the program will lower their risk for chronic disease and potentially reverse the effects of pre-existing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and osteoarthritis. Risk reduction and health improvement will be assessed using an array of biomarkers and bio-behavioral markers including weight, waist size, body mass index, blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, physical activity levels, and nutritional and cognitive markers. Outcomes are measured and reported in aggregate to the client on a quarterly basis using Vital Signs™, our proprietary online reporting tool. 

Based on a recent survey, after 6 months in the program:

  • 85% of participants lost weight
  • 50% of participants were exercising 4 or more days per week
  • 61% of participants were eating 4 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day
  • 90% of participants were satisfied

 

Vital Signs

Free & Clear provides accurate, timely and detailed management reports about program  results via Vital Signs, a state-of-the art online reporting tool that provides greater transparency by sharing metrics that demonstrate trends and overall program status. Our quit rates, customer satisfaction, participation rates and service levels continue to surpass industry standards.

For a free, comprehensive ROI analysis customized for your organization, please contact our sales team.

For customized evaluation and research projects, learn about our Clinical and Behavioral Sciences Department.