November 26, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
It’s tough to put “health care” and “cost cutter” in the same sentence. But employers at their wits’ end are now trying this — with some success.
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Tags: Cost-cutter, Financial incentives, Health care, Healthier employees, Preventative health screenings
October 3, 2008 by Jennifer Azara

Wellness programs have helped many companies save money — and cost some a small fortune.
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Tags: Discrimination, DOL, double-digit increases, Health care, HIPAA, IRS, Wellness program
September 26, 2008 by Jared Bilski
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
August 27, 2008 by Jennifer Azara
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
July 17, 2008 by Darlene Stahl
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
June 12, 2008 by Shane Borer
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