Human Resources: Dental

AvMed, Delta Dental team up to provide coverage to Florida businesses
AvMed Health Plans and Delta Dental Insurance announce partnership to provide coverage to Florida businesses

Ohio Health Care Costs Increase in 2008
Health 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 Advance
Online questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.

GroupLink Launches Online Dental Rating System
Comprehensive 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 Claims
New 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 CEO
Dr. F. Gene Dixon, a visionary who helped pioneer dental benefits industry

Delta Dental introduces new way to stretch annual max
D&P Maximum WaiverSM option promotes diagnostic and preventive services

SCI Companies Select Humana as Healthcare and Dental Benefits Provider
SCI 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 Behaviours
People 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 Quarter
Warranty 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.

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GroupLink Launches myGroupLink; Online Portal Provides 24/7 Access to Dental Plan Information
GroupLink, 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 Year
IT Services Business Report ranks Top U.S. IT staffing and services firms.

Delta Dental names Daniel Croley, DMD, as vice president of network development
Croley, 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 Officer
Talent Solutions Provider Welcomes Seasoned HR Executive to Support Global Growth

Affiliated Delta Dental companies report1 million new enrollees added in 2007
Strong 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 MARKET
Allowing 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 Product
GroupLink, 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 Meeting
WPO to Present Benefits Strategies That Help Companies Develop An Engaged and Committed Workforce

New SureCircle Online Manager Fuels Renewed Interest in Self-Funded Dental Plans
Release 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 Employees
Holistic 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 Awards
Benefits administration software provider recognized with three coveted eHealthcare Leadership Awards

Mercer's 2007 Guide to Social Security and Medicare now available
35th edition provides simple explanations with easy-reference tables

Study Finds Most Respected U.S. Companies Make Widespread Use of Nonqualified Retirement Plans
The 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 Benef
On-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 Br
This 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 California
Single 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 2006
Delta 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 Management
BeneTrac presents carrier database within software to reduce errors, speed doctor selection

Zywave Insurance Technology Now More than 600 Brokers Strong
The 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 CDHpac
MphasiS 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 Agreement
In 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 Program
Wellness program monitors health of companies’ top executives

SURVEY OF HR EXECUTIVES SHOWS FEW EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THEIR COMPENSATION PACKAGE
Study Results Indicate That Effectiveness of Communication Helps Determine Value

Increasing Number of Employers Favor Watson Wyatt’s Outsourcing Solutions
When 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 Series
Secova 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 hats
KMG 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 Agreement
The 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 Futures
ARAG®, 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 Webcast
With 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 Level
HPM 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 10
CTI (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 CONFUSION
HealthNow New York is the nation´s first health insurance plan to embed advocacy service for its entire membership

Benefit White Paper Explores Plan Differences
Grizzaffi 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.