Health Care

It’s not news that health insurance premiums continue to rise. Employers who pick up part of the tab are paying more and more for coverage — and promoting wellness and disease prevention is more important than ever. What is your workplace wellness quotient? Take a moment to make sure you’re doing all you can to … Continue Reading »

In an article for CNN.com this week, a spokesperson for the nonprofit organization National Business Group on Health said that while sometimes a bit fuzzy, evidence is accumulating that wellness programs are saving employers money. More and more employers are turning to wellness programs as a way to cut health care costs and finding that … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest or aren’t able to attend a program outside the home or office. Our conferences provide essential information and advice you can put to use in your workplace.
In an upcoming conference (September … Continue Reading »

High blood pressure affects one in three adults, raising their risk for heart attack and strokes. Health care costs stemming from this condition alone exceed $100 billion a year. Are you doing all you can to help employees prevent high blood pressure?
If the answer is “probably not,” don’t worry. It’s … Continue Reading »

Today is the day that my favorite pizza chain sends out a sometimes irresistible coupon that I simultaneously love and loathe to get. Saving money is good and pizza is not horrible in moderation, but these coupons are deadly for me. Usually they are for multiple pizzas and free toppings—think fatty and unhealthy because naturally … Continue Reading »

The workplace is the most logical and effective front line for promoting wellness and preventing health problems because employees spend a growing amount of time at work. Keeping employees healthy and productive now ranks among the top three business priorities, according to Hewitt Associates’ 2008 survey of 500-plus U.S. companies, representing eight million employees.
Almost two … Continue Reading »

Audio conferences are designed to educate, inform, and inspire professionals on a variety of important health, wellness, HR, and safety topics. They’re also the perfect way to stay current on vital topics when you don’t have a lot of time or money to invest. Conferences are designed to provide essential information and advice you can … Continue Reading »

Tobacco use is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. In fact, the World Health Organization says tobacco contributes to 1 in 10 adult deaths worldwide. With smoking linked to so many health problems and health care costs becoming more prohibitive every day, promoting smoking cessation could be a real boon … Continue Reading »

It’s no surprise that health insurance premiums continue to rise. Are you doing all you can to keep your costs under control? The following are 10 ways you can make a difference.

1. Provide ongoing education about disease prevention and workplace safety.
2. Post safety signs in high-visibility locations and have first-aid kits on hand.
3. Make sure … Continue Reading »

In case you have been off the grid or under a rock for the last few months, here is a news flash: The legislative and executive branches of the U.S.government are looking at ways to overhaul the health care system with universal coverage and health care cost reductions as stated goals.

One thing is for sure. … Continue Reading »