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What's In A Word? Part IIWeek Two: Dilemma-Is it a problem, or an opportunity?
New Solution Simplifies Life’s Most Difficult Healthcare DecisionsEmbark Health’s Advance Directive Solution is the Most Comprehensive System to Make Advance Directives Really Work
Cook Children’s Health Care System Selects Multiple Lawson Enterprise Solutions Top-ranked children’s health system seeks to streamline business and HR operations while improving data reporting capabilities
Anger Management: How Prayer And Forgiveness Can Reduce Your RageAnger Management: How Prayer And Forgiveness Can Reduce Your Rage
Jackson & Coker Industry Report Spotlights Healthcare Executive Interview Key observations of Shawn Strash, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer with Oro Valley Hospital, on critical issues facing healthcare executives today.
Allsup Helps Break Through the Disability BacklogAllsup reissues top 10 tips to help people with disabilities as applications for Social Security disability benefits soar to 2.8 million
Love is in the Air, but is it in the Workplace?Survey Finds Employees Disagree on Appropriateness of Office Romances
Summit Medical Group Receives State Grant for 'I AM SMG' Customized TrainingSummit Medical Group received a Customized Training Grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
SAVO Announces 10th Consecutive Record Quarter / YearSales Enablement Leader Delivers Unparalleled Results, Continued Momentum in Growing Space
What’s in a Word? Part IWeek one: Excuse or Reason.
Diamond Resorts International® Kicks Off Employee Fitness Challenge Tackles health and wellness head on with fitness program and provides tools to help team members build positive 'life balance' to promote safe and healthy workplace environment.
Aflac Named to Top 125 by Training MagazineGeorgia Insurance Giant Appears on List for 10th Consecutive Year
Biomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic RecoveryBiomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic Recovery, Finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Most California Biomedical Companies to Maintain or Add Jobs in Next Two Years, According to New Report
Biomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic RecoveryBiomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic Recovery, Finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Most California Biomedical Companies to Maintain or Add Jobs in Next Two Years, According to New Report
Ten Trends to Test CEOs In New DecadeThe second decade of the new century promises to be a turbulent one for corporate CEOs, according to Arlington, VA, management consultants Healthy Companies International.
Health Care Costs Increase at Double Digit Rates: Buck Consultants Survey Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates for 2010, according to a national survey of insurers and administrators by Buck Consultants, an ACS company.
Scripps Health Named to Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List in 2010 Scripps is one of two San Diego-based companies to make the list
Twitter Contest: Free, Onsite H1N1 Vaccination Day for Winning BusinessesFollow [at]USHealthWorks, tell us why your company should win.
U.S. HealthWorks in the Bay Area Offering $15 H1N1 Vaccinations for Both Walk-In, On-Site Schedule Your Vaccination Against a Second Wave of H1N1 Flu: No Waiting in Long Lines
Cigna's In-House CompassionThe Employee Assistance Program reduces worries and increases productivity for Cigna workers stricken by survivor guilt and other troubles
Anxiety: Part IIISolutions EAP Counselor at Middlesex Hospital
Reducing Stress in the Workplace Saves Dollars and LivesIn our current economic crisis, workplace wellness programs have become
essential to maintain the health of both the employer and the employee.
Organizing Corporate Challenges to create Employee WellnessEver wonder how you can create a company challenge that promotes wellness, fun and teamwork while increasing employee productivity and decreasing healthcare costs and sick days? Yes it is possible today. Let us examine the impact of walking programs, and programs like America’s Biggest loser ™ competitions and how they have helped companies create a more productive workforce.
WorldatWork to Offer HR Professional Scholarships Based on Need and MeritWorldatWork, a global human resources association, has announced the launch of a scholarship program for HR professionals around the world. The scholarship aims to help HR practitioners obtain designations as Certified Compensation Professionals, Certified Benefits Professionals, Global Remuneration Professionals or Work-Life Certified Professionals. Nearly 17,000 HR practitioners have attained a WorldatWork designation since certification was introduced in 1976.
Vanderbilt Business Professors Join change:healthcare Scientific Advisory BoardVanderbilt Business Professors Join change:healthcare Scientific Advisory Board, Study Consumerism Questions Critical to Employers and Healthcare Industry
Two Vanderbilt professors who specialize in healthcare research and behavioral economics have joined the newly formed Scientific Advisory Board at change:healthcare to jointly probe an important consumer healthcare question - "How much does the price of healthcare have to vary before consumers will change their purchasing behavior?" Results of the study will be used to increase healthcare consumerism transparency.
Ceridian Corporation Named 2010 Stevie® Award Finalist in Three Customer Service CategoriesPrestigious awards recognize companies with outstanding leadership, departmental and technology resources used to provide outstanding customer service
Free Drug Discount Card Now Available to Employers, Groups, and Health Insurance Brokers Co-pay cost reduction and discounts for those without prescription health insurance now available in national release of BetterRxCard Group Advantage program
Career Step Launches New Affiliate ProgramCareer Step has announced the launch of its new online affiliate program through the ShareASale affiliate network.
People Encouraged to Give Generously to Haiti Relief But Educated Giving Will Ensure Contributions(Arlington, VA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today strongly encouraged everyone who is able to give to the Haiti relief efforts, but to also take steps to ensure their contributions will be used ethically and effectively.
International SOS Provides On-the-ground AssistanceInternational SOS is providing emergency assistance including medical, healthcare and security services to its clients who have employees based in Haiti, or who may be travelling there
Prolonged Sitting Leads to Premature Death-Even Among Active AdultsThe often subconscious lament that watching too much television wastes lives now has solid medical backing and its findings have broad health implications both in the workplace and at home.
New York Business Group on Health Elects American ExpressNew York Business Group on Health Elects
American Express, Unilever Benefit Executives to its Board of Directors
NurseTesting Creative Solutions Announces Another Year of 100% Success NurseTesting Creative Solutions (NTCS), formerly known as NurseTesting Consulting Services, announces another year of 100% success with leading clients to obtain an edge on competitors by achieving Joint Commission certification. This benefit to healthcare staffing clients comes at a time when focus on hospital hiring has shifted from temporary to full-time employees and thus staying above the competition is of utmost importance.
Health Care Remains Top Career in 2010Vancouver Career College responds to demand for LPNs with new programs in Burnaby, Abbotsford and Kelowna
Recession Backlash: Stress, Absenteeism, Healthcare Costs All Rising- New HeartMath(r) Case Study Repercussions of recession-related layoffs have started showing up throughout the nation in the form of increased stress, increased absenteeism, and rising healthcare costs. A newly released HeartMath case study demonstrates how their scientifically validated and ROI-driven approach has reduced healthcare costs for the employer while increasing vitality, wellbeing and resilience and reducing stress for employees.
Shape up the Nation Names Michael Zani Chief Executive OfficerShape Up The Nation, the first wellness company focused on leveraging the power of trusted social networks to promote healthy living, today announced the appointment of Michael Zani to chief executive officer. In his new role, Zani will oversee and execute the corporate direction and vision for Shape Up The Nation.
Mercer sees health care claims advocacy services as valuable but underutilized benefit Mercer sees health care claims advocacy services as valuable but underutilized benefit offered by employers
Majority of Respondents Say They Will Consider 2010 a Success if They Can Achieve Life BalanceThe poll was fielded by communications, government relations and aging demographics expert Joseph DeMattos, Jr. The polls tracked the answers of 452 respondents in November and on December 30, 2009.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES & WORKPLACES ONE STEP AT A TIMESteps2Give Launch – April 1, 2010 – Join Us For A Virtual Tour of the Far East
HCSC Names David D. Jones as New Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerHealth Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is pleased to announce the selection of David D. Jones as its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
Leveraging teachable moments with pharmacies to increase engagement in health improvement programsJoin leaders from Medco Health Solutions and Healthways as they discuss a unique collaborative care model that combines Healthways’ proven foundation in behavior change with the unique advantages of Medco, the pharmacy and prescription benefits manager, to drive greater levels of employee engagement, health improvement, and plan savings.
How HR Views Healthcare ReformA survey about how HR views Healthcare Reform.
Organizing Corporate Challenges to create Employee WellnessEver wonder how you can create a company challenge that promotes wellness, fun and teamwork while increasing employee productivity and decreasing healthcare costs and sick days ? Yes it is possible today. Let us examine the impact of walking programs, and programs like America’s Biggest loser ™ competitions and how they have helped companies create a more productive workforce.
Organizations worldwide focus on contingency planning as Influenza A (H1N1) continues to spreadOrganizations worldwide focus on contingency planning as Influenza A (H1N1) continues to spread, Mercer survey finds
Phase Forward Appoints Michael Owings Chief Privacy OfficerNew Position to Help Ensure Company Remains at Forefront of Regulatory and Compliance Management
Healthcare Web Site Wins Top Industry AwardsHEALTHeCAREERS Network acknowledged for its overall appeal and site design.
Two-Thirds of Employees Haven’t Taken All Their Vacation Sixty-six percent of employees did not take all of their vacation time this year, according to a survey by Right Management. Vacation time is an earned employee benefit and has a direct impact on work/life balance and general health and wellness.
New Executive Director to Lead Medical Education to Greater RelevanceNew Executive Director to Lead Medical Education to Greater Relevance
Medavera, Inc., a continuing medical education provider, today announced the appointment of a new leader who will help expand its offerings of novel, engaging scientifically based education.
How to Remember a Loved One at the HolidaysHolidays can create feelings of dread and
anxiety in those who are bereaved.
BeneTrac Honored with Gold eHealthcare Leadership Award for Benefits Management PlatformLeading benefits management provider selected from more than 1,100 entries
Hallmark Insights' Employer Survey Reveals Cost-Savings Benefits of Health & Wellness ProgramsA recent survey of Fortune 1000 employers strongly indicates that wellness programs have a positive impact on employee presenteeism and bottom line benefits.
BCBSNC Rewarding Physicians for Better Care, Not More Care, Through Blue Quality Physician ProgramProgram rewards eligible physicians meeting quality standards. Open to primary care doctors who agree to BCBSNC’s standard contract. Physicians may qualify for double-digit increases in reimbursement for commonly billed services
HRmarketer Helps HRchitect Celebrate the WebMingle One-year AnniversaryHRmarketer president, Kevin Grossman, to share best practices in marketing, provide HR marketplace insight from latest human resource buyer survey.
ACI Specialty Benefits Acquires Life Care Services EAPTop Ten EAP reports second major acquisition in less than a year
Findley Davies and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Discuss Health Care ReformFindley Davies partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) to host an audio conference on "Health Care Reform Updates".
University of Utah Announces New Studies on the Benefits of Treadmill DesksUniversity of Utah has announced a series of studies that will focus on introducing movement into the workplace and analyze the potential health benefits.
CDI College Sponsors Family in NeedWinnipeg single mom able to celebrate holidays thanks to college’s generosity
Florida Small Business Demonstrates Support of Service-Disabled Veteran through Partnership Five Points Technology Group goes beyond government mandates to stimulate service-disabled veteran and Pittsburgh native Milo Speranzo’s civilian career success via small-business ownership.
Career in Eye Care Practical Compared to Rising Tuition Costs In one-fourth the time it takes to obtain a bachelor degree, an individual can begin working and become certified as an ophthalmic assistant.
Free Career Advice Available as Unemployment Benefits Run OutJobGoRound.com, a comprehensive job search and career advice website, is offering free help for recently unemployed job seekers.
Family becomes cradle of care for long term care patients Unum data highlights role spouses, relatives play in helping claimants stay at home
'Tis the Season for Mistletoes, Menorahs and Holiday Parties! It's time to say a personal "thanks" to those who helped you in 2009 and take the opportunity to make some new connections to set the stage for the year ahead.
Organizations Revise Sales Plans to Reward New Business and ProfitabilityA new study by WorldatWork, “Survey of Sales Incentive Plan Revisions 2009,” found that nearly two-thirds of organizations changed sales compensation plan design in 2009. The revisions placed more emphasis on sales profitability, winning new business and selling new products.
MrTed Forms Strategic Alliance With China’s Largest RPO ProviderShanghai Foreign Service Company chooses MrTedTalentLink as core technology platform.
Corporate Counseling Associates, Inc. Responds to Mental Health Parity Act with EAP Gatekeeper HR consulting firm helps companies reduce costs by enabling employees to get help directly from the EAP, instead of unnecessary visits to health care providers.
FXB USA Launches Global Partners Program FXB, the international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and families hit hardest by poverty and AIDS, announced today that it has launched the FXB Global Partners program to enable corporations and groups to support their own FXB-Villages through grassroots fundraising.
CCA Responds to Parity Act With EAP Gatekeeper ServiceHR consulting firm helps companies reduce costs by enabling employees to get help directly from the EAP, instead of unnecessary visits to health care providers
Despite Economic Pressures, Employers Enhancing Programs that Boost Worker Health and ProductivityDespite Economic Pressures, Employers Enhancing Programs that Boost Worker Health and Productivity, Watson Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey Finds
Effective Solutions for Addressing Worker Stress Remain Elusive for Many Companies
Health Experts Come Together, Create New Model For Online ConsultationNew Online Consulting Firm Offers Guidance On Health, Careers And Personal Development
Chamberlain Research Gives Secova High Marks for Customer Satisfaction Results of an independent client satisfaction survey place Secova as “A Premier Benefits Administration Provider” based on client responses.
VHA Names Jackson Healthcare as Preferred Physician Staffing VendorJackson Healthcare® is pleased to announce its agreement with VHA Inc., the national healthcare network, to deliver multispecialty physicians for locum tenens (temporary substitute) assignments and permanent physician placement.
CareFirst Earns NCQA Accreditation for Workplace WellnessNew NCQA Rating Helps Employers Gauge Top Wellness Plans
Steve DeMorro Named Vice President of Human ResourcesSteve DeMorro Named Vice President of
Human Resources, Recruitment, and Healthcare Education
at Publicis Strategic Solutions Group
VHA Names LocumTenens.com as Preferred Physician Staffing VendorPhysician recruiting firm LocumTenens.com, a leading provider of temporary physician staffing, is pleased to announce its agreement with VHA Inc., a national healthcare network, to provide physicians for locum tenens assignments.
Webinar on Swine Flu Preparedness w/ Former Secret Service Agent, Emergency Medical Insite Security Hosts Webinar on Swine Flu Preparedness For Corporations and High Net Worth Families
Former Special Agent of the U.S. Secret Service and Emergency Medical Doctor Offer Expert Advice on Keeping Your Family and Company Safe and Functioning
Hearing Loss is Linked to Reduced Job Performance and Earning PotentialStudies Indicate Hearing Loss Is Linked To Reduced Job Performance And Earning Potential – So Why Are 24 Million Americans Not Receiving Care?
Research Released At New Orleans Convention Highlights Impact Of Untreated Hearing Loss
Senate Health Care Reform Bill’s Impact on EmployersAfter weeks of negotiating, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) finally unveiled a highly anticipated health care reform bill Wednesday night called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Diabetes Awareness and Training Important to Resident Care Attendant RoleUCW Academy of Health program preps grads to assist clients living with the condition
WELCOA recognizes benefitfocus as a well workplaceBenefitfocus awarded for promoting healthy lifestyles
Sexual Harassment Part IIIImpact of Sexual Harassment
Companies Search for Methods to Control the Cost of HealthcareAs the healthcare debate rages on in Washington, companies across the country continue to search for ways to reduce the cost of providing healthcare benefits to their employees. The newly released Benefits USA 2009/2010 showed that the cost of healthcare benefits currently comprises 10 percent of companies' payrolls.
Licensed Practical Nurses Have Role to Play in Fight Against FluAcademy of Health says more training increases scope of practice, better job opportunities.
Helping Your Employees in TransitionWith American unemployment rates at an historical high, chances are that at some point in the future you will need to help your company manage a workforce reduction.
ThriveOn Changes its Name to GuideSparkReflects broad market for Web 2.0 training applications
Erin Krehbiel Joins ACI Specialty Benefits as SVP Marketing and Product DevelopmentACI Specialty Benefits, a Top Ten provider of employee assistance programs, wellness, student assistance and work/life benefits—announced today that Ms. Erin Krehbiel has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Product Development.
“Holiday Season” Health/Safety/Activity Tips Provided by Leading Pediatric Health Care System Holiday Safety Tips – the holiday season is a magical, festive time—filled with decorations, gifts and fun for people of all ages. However, the very things that brighten the holidays also can pose a threat to children if not used properly.
Wellness Survey: Businesses Look to Wellness Programs to Improve Productivity and Lower AbsenteeismImproving productivity by keeping employees healthy and working is emerging as the top business objective for employer-sponsored wellness programs around the world.
Wellness Survey: Businesses Look to Wellness Programs to Improve Productivity and Lower Absenteeism
Stress Cited as Top Health Risk Driving Wellness Programs Around the World
Sexual Harassment Part IIThis week we will discuss the various ways sexual harassment can occur.
Unum adds H1N1 vaccine to wellness benefit in critical illness policiesUnum (NYSE: UNM) has enhanced the wellness benefit of its critical illness products by adding the H1N1 vaccine to the list of qualifying procedures.
Sean Bisceglia, CEO of TalentDrive, to Speak at Onrec Online Recruiting EXPO 2009 November. 3-4Sean Bisceglia, CEO of TalentDrive, will be speaking at the Onrec.com Online Recruitment Conference & Expo 2009, to be held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, in Chicago, on November 3 & 4, 2009. Onrec.com EXPO 2009 is widely regarded as the “must attend” online recruitment event of 2009.
ERISAclaim.com Announced The Nation's First Embezzlement Recovery ServicesERISAclaim.com Announced The Nation's First Embezzlement Recovery Services for Large ERISA Health Plans from the $6 Trillion Healthcare Denial Management Market 10-23-2009, Hanover Park, IL
"ERISAclaim.com is offering a unique ERISA recovery service for midsized and large sized employer-sponsored ERISA health plans from potential or probable embezzlement, kickback, concealment and negligence as well as mismanagement from TPAs and ASOs to recoup potentially hundreds of millions of dollars from current healthcare industry overpayment practice and mismanagement. ERISAclaim.com has gained its unique industry in-depth knowledge and expertise from working with every segment of health care industry in more than 10 years. With unique knowledge of the industry known facts, ERISAclaim.com is dedicated to helping large ERISA plans to recover millions of dollars on a complete contingency basis."
Limeade Wellness Program Chosen to Serve Washington State Employees New joint venture between Bellevue, Wash. wellness firm, Washington State Health Care Authority and Institute for Health and Productivity Management helps those who help unemployed Washington residents.
NAM DISAPPOINTED WITH HOUSE PASSED HEALTH CARE LEGISLATIONNAM DISAPPOINTED WITH HOUSE PASSED HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION;
PLEDGES TO SEEK BETTER RESULTS IN SENATE
Preparis: Businesses Must Share Blame for Spread of H1N1Lack of preparedness cited; company opens H1N1Central to assist
“Passionately Pink for the Cure®” -- Workscape Employees Raise Money & Awareness for Susan G. Komen Supporting Breast Cancer Research is
One of the Many Ways that Workscape Gives Back
BLUEVOLT RESPONDS TO NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH UPDATED FREE H1N1 TRAINING BLUEVOLT RESPONDS TO NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH
UPDATED FREE H1N1 TRAINING FOR THE WORKPLACE:
“SWINE FLU AND YOU”
CANADIAN SURVEY FINDS THAT FOUR-IN-TEN CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS ARE NOT WORKINGOf those working, nearly 60 per cent of sufferers say chronic pain affects their ability to do their job
PAY-FOR-PREVENTION™: An Emerging Health and Productivity ParadigmIn response, innovative organizations are successfully implementing a new prevention-based approach to employee health and productivity.
GeoLearning Offers No-Cost Pandemic Flu Preparedness TrainingOrganizations prepare for H1N1 with 3 e-learning courses offered on-demand.