Issue 29
Economics
Unwrapping Credit Solutions for 2012
Holiday shopping has come to an end as the New Year approaches.
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Santa, CEO
The holidays are among us. There is nothing like the smell of pine from your Christmas Trees, holiday cheer in the air and the return of Starbuck’s Peppermint Mocha.
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How a Simple “Nudge” Could Increase Employee Wellness Engagement and Reduce Wellness Program Costs
In the drive to increase employee participation in health improvement programs, businesses have rapidly adopted financial incentives as a key strategy for jump-starting employee engagement.
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Don’t Let Holiday Chaos Over-stress You
Thanksgiving through New Years is a very busy time for most of us.
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Five Points to Consider Before Buying Medical Equipment Online
Self insurers have multiple options when it comes to arranging medical equipment for injured workers.
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A Look into the Crystal Ball: Three Predictions for Healthcare Payors in 2012
If we had a crystal ball, we could look ahead to the end of 2012 and see the many changes that affected healthcare payors throughout the year.
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Breathing Life (Insurance) Into the Forgotten Generation
Brokers and agents face a unique set of market dynamics, many of which pose a threat to their financial livelihood.
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The Missing Headline: Where's the Patient in Patient-Centered Care?
Today's headlines reflect the impact of more than 133 million people living with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and depression in a fragmented,
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A Fresh Look At Voluntary Benefits
Employers face multiple challenges in providing competitive benefits – rising medical costs, a difficult economic environment, and uncertainty concerning the impact of last year’s health care reform law.
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Out with the Old! In With the New!
A new year provides the opportunity to look at and learn from the past; New Year’s resolutions offer us the opportunity to reach for our potential.
(read more)Worksite Wellness
Uniting Disability Management and Wellness for a Healthier, More Productive Workforce
Employee absences, such as short- and long-term disability absences, leaves of absence (LOAs) and incidental absences,
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Worksite Clinics – The Next Generation
A recent survey from Mercer found that work site clinics are becoming an increasingly popular way to control health care spending and even enhance employee productivity.
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Health Tips for the Holidays and New Year in the Workplace
The holidays can bring a lot of joy, but they can also bring lots of stress! An already over-stressed workplace can be even more hectic,
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Medical Evacuations for Your Employees Who Travel Overseas: What You Need to Know to Save Lives
Medical evacuations overseas for those who have become ill or injured are often misunderstood. Often,
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Using Social Media for Health Care
Everyone today in business is aware of the effects that social media has on business, especially if you are under the age of 30. If you are not taking advantage of web media sources like YouTube,
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