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3 Tips For Finding a Good Dental Savings Plan For Your Family From Dental-Plan-4U.com Measure your cavity risk with Delta Dental's new online assessmentYour risk for cavities can be gauged in minutes, thanks to a new interactive quiz launched today by a group of Delta Dental companies.
Affiliated Delta Dental companies launch new web siteSimplified navigation and improved functionality enhance user experience
Zywave, Inc. and ReSource Pro Partner to Deliver Unmatched Data Processing CapabilitiesStrategic partnership extends insurance brokerage back office efficiencies and boosts bottom line.
Buyers Study 2008: The Trends Employers Are Facing and the Plans They're BuyingWhat are the trends employers are facing when it comes to benefits? Unum shares its study.
Affiliated Delta Dental companies post enrollment gain of 1.2 million enrolleesFifteen-state area shows substantial growth in all its geographic regions
New web site on dental as part of health care reformNew Delta Dental Web Site Educates Americans
on Dental as a Part of Health Care Reform
ALL Care Dental Plan Announces Expansion to New Key States Thousands of dental patients will now be able to cut their dental bill in half with the ALL Care Card
AvMed, Delta Dental team up to provide coverage to Florida businessesAvMed Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance announce partnership
to provide coverage to Florida businesses
Ohio Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Ohio results found the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in AdvanceOnline questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.
GroupLink Launches Online Dental Rating SystemComprehensive System Lets Producers Create Custom Proposals in Minutes
Oral Health Promotion Newsletter from OraMedica Helps Reduce Medical Claims New bimonthly health e-newsletter focuses on dental conditions associated with systemic health problems to help reduce healthcare costs
Oral Health Promotion Newsletter from OraMedica International Helps Reduce Medical ClaimsNew bimonthly health e-newsletter focuses on dental conditions associated with systemic health problems to help reduce healthcare costs.
OraMedica International, LLC announced today the availability of oral links to systemic health-tips OraMedica International, LLC announced today the availability of oral links to systemic health-tips E-Booklets for employees, designed to improve the long-term health of the workforce while reducing employers' healthcare costs.
Delta Dental mourns loss of founding CEODr. F. Gene Dixon, a visionary who helped pioneer dental benefits industry
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentHealth insurance for dependent parents is offered by only 1.6 percent of organizations nationally, according to the preliminary results from the Compensation Data 2007 survey conducted by Compdata Surveys.
Delta Dental introduces new way to stretch annual maxD&P Maximum WaiverSM option promotes diagnostic and preventive services
SCI Companies Select Humana as Healthcare and Dental Benefits ProviderSCI Companies (SCI), a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider effective October 1, 2007.
New Book Shows How People Can Adopt Winning BehavioursPeople doing key jobs can be helped to adopt the winning ways of high performing superstars. It sounds too good to be true, but a new book Winning Companies; Winning People by Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas shows how it can be done.
SCI Companies, has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider SCI Companies, a leading professional employer organization (PEO), has selected Humana as its new healthcare and dental benefits provider effective October 1, 2007.
MassMutual Will Introduce Fiduciary Warranty to the Defined Contribution Market in Fourth QuarterWarranty Will Apply to Group Annuity and Registered Products in MassMutual's Smart Architecture(SM) Investment Program
Chubb Manager Receives Outstanding Asian American in Business Award The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) honored Kenneth Chung, a vice president with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, for his contributions as an Asian American business professional.
GroupLink Launches myGroupLink; Online Portal Provides 24/7 Access to Dental Plan InformationGroupLink, a member company of Independence Holding Company (NYSE: IHC), today announced the launch of myGroupLink, a comprehensive online portal which provides a fast, simple and secure way for brokers, employers, providers and employees to submit and obtain the information necessary to effectively manage and service dental plans.
U.S. IT Staffing Firm's List Ranks TEKsystems in First Place for Seventh Consecutive YearIT Services Business Report ranks Top U.S. IT staffing and services firms.
Delta Dental names Daniel Croley, DMD, as vice president of network developmentCroley, who most recently served as the company's central region dental director, will oversee network growth and retention, development and implementation of new networks, and leading regional network development efforts in 16 states plus the District of Columbia.
Phillip Stewart Joins Kenexa as Chief People OfficerTalent Solutions Provider Welcomes Seasoned HR Executive to Support Global Growth
Affiliated Delta Dental companies report1 million new enrollees added in 2007Strong sales continue growth trend for nonprofit national dental carrier
METLIFE INTRODUCES FULL SERVICE DENTAL BENEFITS PLAN FOR RETIREE MARKET Allowing employers to enrich their retiree benefits packages with minimal administrative effort and no additional benefit expense
METLIFE INTRODUCES FULL SERVICE DENTAL BENEFITS PLAN FOR RETIREE MARKETAllowing employers to enrich their retiree benefits packages with minimal administrative effort and no additional benefit expense
Independence Holding Company Announces the Introduction of a New One-Life Dental ProductGroupLink, which has over 20 years experience in dental products, will market and administer this benefits program, which is available nationwide and to people of all ages.
Women’s Health and Wellness: Dental Tips Booklets Help Employers with Disease Management Useful dental information makes it easier for women to achieve optimal health while helping employers manage costs associated with weight management, diabetes, heart disease, and pre-term births
Dental health and wellness firm helps employers preserve low-risk populations As a media outlet that covers employee benefits, I thought you would be interested in information about our dental health risk assessment tool for employees that identifies oral signs and symptoms relating to chronic health problems. This assessment tool can help lower health care costs by preserving low-risk populations and funneling those at risk into wellness initiatives.
Workplace Options Sponsors the Workplace Benefits Association’s Benefits Renaissance MeetingWPO to Present Benefits Strategies That Help Companies Develop An Engaged and Committed Workforce
New SureCircle Online Manager Fuels Renewed Interest in Self-Funded Dental PlansRelease of fully automated service ends administrative nightmares for HR departments and boosts interest in direct reimbursement
OraMedica International Takes a Bite Out of Gum Disease with Oral Health Booklets for EmployeesHolistic health booklets include tips to explain dental links to diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions. Easy-to-read informative booklets that explain gum disease and the connections to an individual’s general health are now available for companies to offer employees as part of their health and wellness initiatives.
BeneTrac Honored with eHealthcare Leadership AwardsBenefits administration software provider recognized with three coveted eHealthcare Leadership Awards
Mercer's 2007 Guide to Social Security and Medicare now available35th edition provides simple explanations with easy-reference tables
Study Finds Most Respected U.S. Companies Make Widespread Use of Nonqualified Retirement PlansThe Todd Organization, Leading Nationwide Executive Benefits Consulting Firm, Reviews Practices at 276 Companies in Eight Broad Economic Sectors
Travis Software Corp., announced today the availability of WebCOBRA.com's January '07 upgrade.The new version offers more enhanced features, including a WebAPI service, bulk mailing and additional reports and options.
TotalCompBuilder.com Helps Employers Communicate the Full Value of Employees’ Compensation On-demand software solution helps employers improve staff morale, increase productivity and retain top performers
TotalCompBuilder.com Helps Employers Communicate the Full Value of Employees’ Compensation and BenefOn-demand software solution helps employers improve staff morale, increase productivity and retain top performers
Zywave Offers Free White Paper: 'Top Six Advantages of an Agency Management System' for Insurance BrThis new report explains how a good agency management system is an investment in agency growth, and increasingly provides a competitive advantage in the insurance broker world.
TotalCompBuilder.com Helps Employers Communicate the Full Value of Employees’ Compensation Packages
On-demand software solution helps employers improve staff morale, increase productivity and retain top performers
PMI Dental Health Plan merges withparent company Delta Dental of CaliforniaSingle license allows for easier administration, streamlined processes
Utica National Insurance Group Deploys GeoLearning’s Hosted LMS & Talent Management Suite Leading property and casualty insurance company selects the GeoMaestro™ LMS and integrated talent management suite to align training and performance management.
Southern California-based American Career College and West Coast University Donate Giant Check Southern California-based American Career College and West Coast University donated $10,000 to the Los Angeles Free Clinic at the Clinic’s Annual Holiday Party held for the Clinic’s clients and families on December 12.
Philanthropic contributions approach $1 millionfor group of Delta Dental companies in 2006Delta Dental of California, Pennsylvania and affiliates in 16 states plus the District of Columbia announced today that its 2006 contributions in support of dental education, community dental outreach and dental research reached a record $930,000.
BeneTrac Eases Physician Selection with New Feature That Enhances Benefits ManagementBeneTrac presents carrier database within software to reduce errors, speed doctor selection
Zywave Insurance Technology Now More than 600 Brokers StrongThe successful pairing of insurance knowledge and innovative technology
have resulted in more than 600 partners nationwide who utilize Zywave
technology to grow their business through differentiation and value-add
service.
Employees gain 24x7 access to healthcare account funds with CDHpacMphasiS Healthcare Solutions Integrates Consumer-Directed Healthcare Product with Core Health Benefits Management Solution
Clark Capital Management Group Introduces The Navigator Simplified401(k)First Managed Account Defined Contribution Plan to offerinstitutional protection strategies in conjunction with "Best ofBreed" money managers
Zywave Offers Most Competitive PBM Pricing with Latest National AgreementIn the world of rising drug costs and complicated pharmacy programs, Zywave now offers one of the most competitive programs for insurance brokers due to a recent expansion of their network base. Brokers can further strengthen their client offering through some of the best PBM pricing available in the market.
Biophysical Launches Biophysical250 Corporate ProgramWellness program monitors health of companies’ top executives
SURVEY OF HR EXECUTIVES SHOWS FEW EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THEIR COMPENSATION PACKAGEStudy Results Indicate That Effectiveness of Communication
Helps Determine Value
Increasing Number of Employers Favor Watson Wyatt’s Outsourcing SolutionsWhen it comes to outsourcing HR technology,more companies are embracing a selective approach rather than exclusivelyrelying on a single provider, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading globalconsulting firm, has found.
Secova Powered by Ultralink to Deliver Final Webinar in its 2006 SeriesSecova powered by UltraLink, a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced the final webinar in its 2006 series entitled, “Maximizing Total Compensation as a Recruiting and Retention Tool” scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th at 12:00 pm PST. Company’s Chief of Client Consulting To Present New Webinar Following Successful Presentations at Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conferences
KMG America’s MOMM wears many hatsKMG America Corporation introduces MOMM, which stands for Maximized Outcome Medical Management.
Benefit Software Inc. Names Heather Bechtol to Head Printed Benefit Statement Small and medium-sized businesses depend on team’s expertise to produce professional high-impact benefit statements that communicate and differentiate the value of employer-paid benefits.
THE JACOBSON GROUP EXPANDS ITS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TEAM Significant client response to Jacobson Solutions – Subject Matter Experts has led to the creation of two roles within The Jacobson Group.
Human Capital Institute and Towers Perrin Announce AgreementThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Towers Perrin, a global professional services firm, announced today that Towers Perrin has become a global underwriter of HCI, helping to bring the latest human capital education, metrics, and tools to leading corporations.
THE JACOBSON GROUP EXPANDS BOARD OF ADVISORS WITH APPOINTMENT OF NANCY L. LEAMING Due to significant growth, The Jacobson Group is expanding its Board of Advisors.
ARAG® Helps More than Ten Million Aetna Members Easily Secure Their FuturesARAG®, a leading legal services provider, announced today an enhanced business relationship that enables Aetna Group Life policyholders to simplify their lives with direct access to legal resources.
China HR WebcastWith its rapidly expanding economy, China has continued to be a hotspot for manufacturing products at lower costs.
Article Explains How to Bring Health and Productivity Management Theory to Street LevelHPM Bootcamp founder prescribes actionable steps for employers to implement innovative techniques and methodologies involving HPM.
CTI Receives Second Annual Nod as One of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and One of Saskatchewan's Top 10CTI (Cronus Technologies Inc.), the developer of cfactorTM human resource and business process software, announced that, for the second year in a row, it has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Saskatchewan's Top 10 Employers.
HEALTH ADVOCATE: A REMEDY FOR HEALTHCARE CONFUSIONHealthNow New York is the nation´s first health insurance plan to embed advocacy service for its entire membership
Benefit White Paper Explores Plan DifferencesGrizzaffi Darby provides CFOs with benefit planning information - Grizzaffi Darby, one of the largest benefits providers in Texas, recently released a white paper entitled "Self-Funding Plans: The devil is in the details". This white paper offers HR professionals and CFOs the information they need to accurately evaluate self-funded, fully funded, self-insured and fully insured benefit plans to make the best choice for the company.
PDS Partners with Burning Glass Technologies Offering Resume Parsing as Part of its Vista HR, Payroll & Benefits SolutionPDS today announced its partnership with Burning Glass Technologies to offer resume parsing as part of its Vista HRMS as well as resume search and match capabilities as add-on functionality. This new offering will enable Vista clients to dramatically reduce the time and expense of processing inbound resumes and matching candidates and open positions.
HRmarketer.com to Announce Expanded Marketing PR and SEO Services at HR Technology ExpoHRmarketer.com, the premier Marketing PR and media visibility service for the human resource industry, will showcase expanded marketing and PR services at the 2006 HR Technology Expo in Chicago, Ill. on October 4-5. The company is exhibiting at the event and can be visited at space #9.
Work and Family Month Underscores Importance of Work-Life Effectiveness"Reducing the conflict between work and family life should be a national priority." - Senate Resolution 210, passed unanimously, September 5, 2003. The growing need to achieve work-life effectiveness has become a public concern on the national level.
Mark arian Has joined THE GLOBAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT consulting Practice of towers perrinMr. Arian joins Towers Perrin with more than 20 years experience in change management consulting.
4myBenefits Partners with Business & Legal ReportsLeading vendor of online benefits communications unveils powerful new compliance system to members.
Accurate Background, Inc.Leading vendor of online benefits communications unveils powerful new compliance system to members.
Alan Shiffer will address the reduction of paper processes through technologyConcero Technology, leading provider of proprietary employee benefits insurance portals, announced today that CEO Alan Shiffer has been selected to speak at the International Foundation´s 52nd Annual Employer Benefits Convention in Las Vegas on October 10.
Concero Technology CEO to Speak at IFEB Annual ConventionAlan Shiffer will address the reduction of paper processes through technology.
Psichometrics InternationalNetPEO, the country´s leading HR outsourcing brokerage firm and network of national PEO providers, announces the re-launch of its website, www.NetPEO.com. The new site was redesigned to be easy to navigate and to help clients find the resources they need more quickly than ever before.
SureCircle Announces Automated Service for Employer Self-Funded Dental Plan AdministrationSureCircle announces the release of SureCircle Dental Self-Fund Online Manager v.3.0. The web-based service is the first to replace manual processes with a fully automated solution for employer self-funded benefits administration.
Hyatt Legal Plans Receives "Standard of Excellence" WebAwardfor Outstanding Achievement in Web Site DevelopmentAccording to the Web Marketing Association, WebAward 2006 entries were judged according to seven criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.
WorldatWork Elects 2007 Board of DirectorsAmerican Express SVP Margaret Gagliardi is Chair-Elect
Lincoln Financial Group Creates Employer Markets DivisionKey distribution leadership in place; focused on segment synergies.
Companies Offering Online Health Coaching Services to Employees Reduce Health Care Costs by 23 PercentOnline health coaching from Hummingbird Coaching Services provides a cost reduction of 23% in health care for one employer, equivalent to a return on investment of $5.50 for every dollar spent. Online health coaching makes a personal connection between the client and one coach, creating real behavior change for the client and increased productivity and lower health care costs for the employer.
Delta Dental launches new voluntary PPO in CaliforniaSmall and medium companies can offer affordable dental benefits to uninsured employees
MORE MULTINATIONALS EMBRACING CENTRALIZED COMPENSATION STRUCTURES, WATSON WYATT, WORLDATWORK SURVEY FINDSWith companies becoming more global, a growing number are shifting to more centralized compensation and benefits structures to help ensure that employees and executives around the world share the same incentives, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a global human capital consulting firm, and WorldatWork, the association for human resources professionals.
MOST SEE NEW DISCLOSURE RULES HAVING LITTLE IMPACTON EXECUTIVE PAYWatson Wyatt Poll Finds Very Few CompaniesAre Planning to Change Compensation Programs
On Point Staffing Expands Presence in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with New Office in PlanoOn Point Staffing, a full-service staffing, contingency workforce, payroll and benefits services company, opened offices in Plano, Texas this week marking their long-term commitment to the growing Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex business community. Headquartered in Campbell, California, On Point Staffing has served local Dallas/Fort Worth electronics, light industrial and semiconductor manufacturers remotely for the last five years.
Hewitt Associates and Löneanalyser join forces to create comprehensive HR consulting capability in Nordic regionHewitt Associates, a global human resources services company, has announced that it is merging with Löneanalyser, Sweden´s leading compensation consultancy, to create Hewitt Löneanalyser AB.
Senior Living Industry Wages Rise by 3.8%WageWatch, Inc., (http://www.WageWatch.com ) the leading online compensation and benefits survey company, announced today that its second annual national Senior Living Compensation Survey of Continuing Care Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Hospice, and Home Care, indicates that wages for 54 key jobs increased nationwide by an average of 3.8% over 2005. More than 1900 facilities participated in the survey.
Employee Self-Service Facilitates HR Strategic RoleTime, cost savings possible with quality Employee Self-Service software solution.
Concero Technology Scores Experienced Taft-Hartley Consultant in Gary CaseCase to accelerate adoption of ePR.Live.
Nurse Anesthetists Seek Flexibility, Financial Rewards: Recruiting Firm Survey Shows Most CRNAs Would Repeat Career ChoiceCRNAs (certified registered nurse anesthetists) enjoy flexibility and generous compensation, according to survey results released today by recruiting firm LocumTenens.com. Seventy-one percent (71%) of the 417 full- and part-time CRNAs responding to the recruiting firm's recent on-line questionnaire said they have worked as a locum tenens (temporary) anesthesia provider, while another 28% said they would consider it. Based on its 2006 survey, LocumTenens.com pegs the average annual U.S. nurse anesthetist salary at $164,172, a 10% increase over the 2005 average of $149,147.
MphasiS Healthcare Solutions Introduces Roadrunner, Allowing Real-Time Web Access to Reports MphasiS Healthcare Solutions, a provider of health benefit management and business process outsourcing (BPO) services to healthcare payers, introduced its new Roadrunner reporting solution for generating real-time reports from the company´s HEALTHpac and CSIpac systems.
The Principal Financial Group Announces New Vice President - National AccountsThe Principal Financial Group ® announces Chris Calos has been named vicepresident of the company´s National Accounts Division. Calos responsibilities will include overseeing theself-funded health insurance business.
New HR Tool Set to Transform Employee Benefit Education and EnrollmentTHE NAVIGATORTM FROM NAVITECH SETS COURSE FOR IMPROVED BENEFITS COMMUNICATIONS
BRMS and ACE American Insurance Company Partner to Bring Health Insurance to the Working UninsuredPartnering with ACE American Insurance Company, Benefit & Risk Management Services (BRMS) is launching a new mini-med plan to help employers offer employee benefits to the working uninsured.
OnlineBenefits Unveils Benefits Podcasts for Public ConsumptionCompany uses emerging media to communicate on timely topics
Statewide Benefits Survey Targets 1,000 Human Resource ProfessionalsSurvey to report on how Indiana companies compare when it comes to employee benefits
BeneTrac Simplifies and Speeds Enrollment in Benefits Packages for Employees; Streamlines Process for HRNew features in BeneTrac´s online software enable employees to select best options, eliminate surprises such as missing information and errors and reduce administration for HR
HR XCEL Announces New Client Relationship with LORD CorporationOutsourcing leader will provide benefits and payroll administration to manufacturing giant.