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Wellness keys for healthy dependents


June 5, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized, Wellness

In the battle to  establish wellness programs, many employers overlook the need to address employees’ dependents.

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Smoking cessation: What’s in and what’s out


June 1, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Employee education, Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Has your organization started a formal smoking cessation program?

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Proof it’s never too late to quit


May 27, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Medical research has long shown quitting smoking at any age can improve a person’s health.

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Should you outsource wellness?


May 21, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

In these tough economic times, many companies are moving outsourced benefits functions back in-house.

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What new wellness non-discrim rules mean to you


May 18, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Compliance, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Compliance with HIPAA non-discrimination rules is a big challenge for wellness programs. The old rules were unclear about which incentives passed muster.

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Wellness: Winning the battle of the bulge


April 28, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Employees have become more and more sedentary. How can the average firm get employees to exercise without hurting productivity?

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Boosting wellness on a tight budget


April 13, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

If you have a wellness program — or are considering one — there may be unexpected help available.

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Phoning it in


March 27, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Healthcare costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

There’s some good news on at least one healthcare cost front.

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Obesity management programs: 4 key measures


March 23, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: Disability, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Thinking about an obesity-related disease management program for your organization? Here’s what you need to know.

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Lobby groups take aim at wellness programs


March 6, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness

Given the huge growth of wellness programs over the last two years, it was inevitable resistance would creep up among watchdog groups. 

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