Source: The Associated Press [via The Washington Post and Kaiser Health News] By Melissa Nelson Crucial pieces of a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s health care overhaul can go to trial, with a judge saying [this week] he wants to hear more arguments over whether it’s constitutional to force citizens to buy health insurance. In … Continued
Source: Crain’s Detroit Business [via AHIP Wellness SmartBrief] 10-Oct-2010 By Jay Greene Dee Edington is optimistic that companies are starting to understand the relationship between healthy employees and profitability. “I am positive about wellness. Companies have been adopting it more the past couple years, and it has grown exponentially,” said Edington, director of the University … Continued
A recent study examining the impact of an obese workforce on companies provides new reasons for employers to consider taking steps to keep their employees fit and healthy. A new Duke University analysis found that obesity costs U.S. employers a whopping $73.1 billion per year in health care costs and lost productivity, according to a … Continued
The 2010 UBA Health Plan Survey was conducted October 1, 2009 to June 4, 2010, through the joint effort of 145 of the nation’s premier independent benefit advisory firms who comprise UBA. Member Firms, in conjunction with existing clients, completed responses, and additional area employers were invited to complete the web-based surveys. UBA obtained plan data for … Continued
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act undoubtedly has created angst for many employers. While much of the law’s impact will not be felt for several years, limited medical plans (aka, mini-med plans) are in PPACA’s crosshairs right now. If your company is currently using a mini-med plan, there are five key things you need … Continued
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