Finally, there are some numbers to back up what wellness pioneers have been predicting: These programs actually save companies money.

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Tags: Fitness programs, Healthcare experts, Kaiser family foundation, Principal study, Wellness programs

No surprise here: Health-care costs are expected to rise again in ‘09. Fortunately there are some proven ways to keep costs from rising too high.

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Tags: FSA, Health care, Healthy Workers, Savings, Surveys

Sure, accidents happen. But what do you do when you suspect some of those workers’ comp (WC) claims are being exaggerated?  Try what this company did.

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Tags: Control, Injuries, Medical emergency protocol, workers' compensation

If you need some extra help but the budget doesn’t leave enough room for full-time staffers, this option may be right up your alley.

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Tags: 401(k), Accounting, Budget, Part-time

Remember when HMOs were considered the “cheaper” health insurance option? Check out how large a hike you’re in for next year with these new benchmarks.

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Tags: Health insurance, HMO premiums, Rate

Smokers cost the U.S. economy $97.6 billion a year in lost productivity — not to mention what they do to your health insurance costs. Seems like it’s well worth your while to get your employees to kick the habit. These online resources can help.

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Tags: Health care, Programs, Smoking-cessation

Moving your company from a local market to the global one doesn’t have to be costly. With today’s technology, expanding to the international market is easier than ever.

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Tags: Credit insurance, Global marketplace, International trade

Businesses, especially small businesses, are facing soaring healthcare costs. Planned state and federal legislation is supposed to help, but will it be enough?

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Tags: Health care, Legislation, Small business, Uninsured

Using incentives to promote employee wellness can take a major bite out of health care. But is your company’s program being abused by freeloaders?

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Tags: ERISA, Health care, Premiums, Smoking-cessation, Suspension, Wellness

There’s no aspirin strong enough to take away the headaches from relentless health care cost increases. To make matters worse, most employees say they don’t even like the plan you’re paying so much for. Some are significantly better than others, though.

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Tags: Gym memberships, Healthcare, Insurance, Providers, Top-ranked