On May 1, 2010, smoking will no longer be allowed in most Michigan workplaces, restaurants and bars along with 37 other states that have also banned smoking in public places.
Employers and people who break the no smoking law can be penalized $100 for the first offense and $500 afterward. Casinos and tobacco stores are often exempt and many hotels are contesting liability if customers... Continue Reading »
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Smoking Bans Create Momentum and Opportunity
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How To Optimize Employee Health And Keep Your Day Job
February 2, 2010 by Scott FosterHow can a leading nonprofit human service agency optimize employee health resources without expensive technology or training? Read on for a short video recap by their dynamic Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness, Sean de Four.
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If You Thought HIPAA Regulations Were Confusing...
January 11, 2010 by Scott FosterThe number of companies that offer wellness programs is about 60%. This represents an increase of nearly 35% in less than 3 years. Corporate wellness spending is up 25% in the same period. Moreover, almost 10 wellness provisions are expected to be part of the 2010 final health reform bill. This turbocharged momentum has created new watchdog groups, lawsuits and legislation geared towards company... Continue Reading »
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The Good News About Health Reform and How It May Impact You.
December 29, 2009 by Scott FosterPresident Obama is expected to approve health reform in late February, after the House and Senate bills have been merged and approved. Current concerns about reform funding and the public option and are common, important and among the most hotly contested issues in committee markup for determination into the final bill.
Meanwhile, more than a cursory investigation of the 2,000+ pages... Continue Reading »
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Heart Experts Confirm Wellness Programs Cut Medical Costs
December 18, 2009 by Scott FosterCorporate wellness cuts the risks and associated costs of heart disease, says the American Heart Association in a recent policy statement published in Circulation.
More than 25% of medical costs are spent on the preventable risks that lead to heart disease and stroke, the association said. The United States annual heart disease bill of more than $300 billion burdens companies and... Continue Reading »
More than 25% of medical costs are spent on the preventable risks that lead to heart disease and stroke, the association said. The United States annual heart disease bill of more than $300 billion burdens companies and... Continue Reading »
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Health Care Reform Projected Cost to Exceed $1T
August 20, 2009 by Scott FosterPresident Obama's latest health care plan is expected to cost over a trillion dollars. That's in addition to a medical system that already costs 16% of the GNP and is quickly on its way to 20%. More of the same medical care is not going to get you out of this issue.
Suddenly, companies in any industry are finding themselves in the health care business, whether they're ready or not.... Continue Reading »
Suddenly, companies in any industry are finding themselves in the health care business, whether they're ready or not.... Continue Reading »
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New employee health and wellness strategies for ROI
August 19, 2009 by Scott FosterOne of the hottest topics in corporate health today is how to get your employees more engaged in prevention, before becoming costly and dangerous medical care. Here are some highly effective new strategies you can easily implement right now.
Promote what you have
Encourage using the prevention benefits and resources that you're already paying for, such as tobacco cessation, cancer... Continue Reading »
Promote what you have
Encourage using the prevention benefits and resources that you're already paying for, such as tobacco cessation, cancer... Continue Reading »
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How Danboise achieves 100% engagement and ROI targets.
July 22, 2009 by Scott FosterHow does an organization who has tried nearly everything engage more employees and realize ROI? AJ Danboise and Danboise Mechanical are Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning companies who answer that question through their Director Of Internal Operations, David Boduch.
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