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 . . .
The 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 . . .
Concerns and opportunities regarding upcoming health changes are highlighted in the recent feature, “Mines dot health bills: Public option among concerns for business.” Read the full story by following this link and entering “Wellco” into the search box. Wellco is one of the premier corporate health, wellness and ROI firms. Wellco specializes in health ROI . . .
President 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 . . .
Corporate 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 . . .
Crain’s health care reporter Jay Greene talked to Scott Foster, Wellco President & ROI Expert about ideas to transform health care. Read the full story by following this link, http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20091101/HEALTH/311019998 Wellco is one of the premier corporate wellness firms, specializing in health ROI systems, health risk appraisals, wellness programs, speaking, and consulting. Based in Michigan, . . .
(ROYAL OAK, Michigan) Scott Foster, Wellco Corporation’s President, moderated the Healthcare Reform panel at TiECon Midwest. TiE is the world’s largest non-profit organization for entrepreneurs. The conference featured presentations by renowned health care leaders, including: •Scott Foster, President, Wellco •Benjamin R. Carter, Exec VP & COO, Detroit Medical Center •Thomas M. Brisse, Senior Vice President . . .
Wellco Corp., a Royal Oak corporate wellness firm, was honored by State Sen. John Pappageorge April 16 at Diabetes and Kidney Advocacy Day in Lansing. The event was sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and other organizations interested in diabetes care. Wellco was recognized for the health care contributions provided through its employee . . .
