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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Cost-cutter, Financial incentives, Health care, Healthier employees, Preventative health screenings
Wellness programs have helped many companies save money — and cost some a small fortune. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Discrimination, DOL, double-digit increases, Health care, HIPAA, IRS, Wellness program
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: FSA, Health care, Healthy Workers, Savings, Surveys
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Health care, Programs, Smoking-cessation
Businesses, especially small businesses, are facing soaring healthcare costs. Planned state and federal legislation is supposed to help, but will it be enough? Read the rest of this entry »
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? Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: ERISA, Health care, Premiums, Smoking-cessation, Suspension, Wellness
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