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New Obamacare rules deal big blow to employers

May 14, 2013 By Jared Bilski Leave a Comment

Companies have been hoping that their wellness program incentives will help their health plans meet affordability and minimal value requirements under Obamacare. So chances are they won’t like the guidance the IRS just issued. [Read more...]

3 ways tech can improve employers’ wellness offerings

April 17, 2013 By Jared Bilski Leave a Comment

By now, employers are well aware that health-management and wellness programs aren’t just some passing fad. But some firms are still frustrated with the less-than-stellar results their programs have yielded. Here are some ideas that can help.

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Weekly roundup: 88% to keep plans, retiree savings snapshot – and more news

September 3, 2012 By Christian Schappel Leave a Comment

Here are some of the more interesting bits of benefits news we spotted over the last week. [Read more...]

Employee privacy vs. wellness

November 5, 2008 By Bill Meltzer 10 Comments

 

When it comes to obtaining and using employees’ health info, your firm’s plan has more power than you may think. [Read more...]

How ethnic profiling can lower benefits costs

September 17, 2008 By Bill Meltzer 9 Comments

Generally when we hear about racial and ethnic profiling, it’s in a negative light. But what about when it comes to wellness programs? [Read more...]

Can you dock smokers and overeaters?

September 2, 2008 By Bill Meltzer 17 Comments

Studies show that roughly five percent of employees drive about 80% of your health benefit costs. [Read more...]