Issue 29

Issue 29

Editorial

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“Raising the Bar”

Jonathan Edelheit, Editor in Chief

When I was actively involved in the insurance industry working with employers,   (read more)

Column

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Program Reporting: Using the Right Process to Tell the Story

Ronald J. Ozminkowski, Ph.D., and Seth Serxner, Ph.D./MPH

The secret to success in reporting is to tell a credible story about the value of health promotion   (read more)

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Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain: An Epidemic Out of Control

Thomas E. Dreisinger, PhD, FACSM

You would be hard-pressed to find an insurer in the United States today who isn’t looking   (read more)

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Controlling Benefit Cost and Spending By Creating Your Own Marketplace

Dennis Toohey

According to a recent survey of 1,400 CFOs across companies of all sizes, there are/were   (read more)

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Health and Wellness: Five Apps That Will Help You Lose Weight

Brian Black

While the app market seems to be dominated by the gaming industry, tablet and smart phone   (read more)

Corporate wellness

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Healthy Workplaces: Leading Organizations Get Ready for June’s National Employee Wellness Month

Jennifer Turgiss

Out-of-control healthcare costs are a board-level issue for virtually every U.S. organization.   (read more)

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In this issue, we wanted to highlight one of our 2011 Corporate Wellness Leadership awardees for their innovative wellness initiatives.

Corporate Wellness Magazin

We recently caught up with Deborah Deters, Senior Vice President of Human Resources   (read more)

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Relative Influence of Modifiable Health Risks on Employer-Related Outcomes

Kathleen M. Gorman, MPH and Ross M. Miller, MD, MPH

A substantial proportion of healthcare expenditures are due to chronic   (read more)

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Bullying: What are the Myths Surrounding Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace?

Marcia Reid

Bullying and harassment in the workplace can have a significant negative impact on employee   (read more)

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Corporate Wellness & Executive Health Programs: What are the Benefits of Providing These Services?

Ria Duykers

In today's extremely busy and high performance work environment, employees expect employers   (read more)

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Running a Wellness and Health Management Program? Where’s Your Certification?

Rose Gantner Ed.D.

Wellness programs are growing in acceptance - and importance - in the workplace   (read more)

Health Care Reform

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ACOs: Healthcare’s Best Hope

Dr. Gene Lindsey

The future of healthcare in America may be wrapped up in these three letters:   (read more)

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Bronze to Platinum Health Plans: What Will It Mean?

Sibyl C. Bogardus, JD

New agency guidance provides insight on how employers and insurance carriers   (read more)

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Social Media Health Revolution

Manish Nachnani

Social media is not a fad; it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate   (read more)

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Group Captives: An Appealing Alternative

Michael A. Schroeder

Recent news highlighting court decisions, legislative action, and market dynamics   (read more)

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Healthcare Reform: Using Rebates to Turn Bills into Cash

Kevin L. Shrake, FACHE

How long have we had ATM cards in our pockets to conduct banking transactions all   (read more)

Voluntary Benefits

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Transforming a Traditional Occupational Health Center into a Total Employee Health Cost Containment Center

By: Jonathan Spero, M.D.

Transforming a Traditional Occupational Health Center into a Total Employee Health Cost Containment Center   (read more)

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Voluntary Benefits as an Employee Protection Strategy

Dr. David Stoneback

Employers are asking themselves how they can provide a meaningful benefits package   (read more)

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Long-Term Care Insurance: Helping Others by Helping Yourself

Doug Ross

Long-term care is one of the greatest planning challenges facing working Americans.   (read more)

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Situational Coaching Offers Lasting Impact

CJ Scarlet and Shirlita McFarland

Every year, your team struggles to find innovative and exciting ways to make your special   (read more)

Featured Interviews

Benefits Live Magazine Podcast with Dave Monahan of FitLinxx.com

Benefits Live Magazine Podcast with Dave Monahan of FitLinxx.com

Dave Monahan

Dave Monahan is President and CEO of FitLinxx (www.FitLinxx.com), a provider of health and wellness technology that motivates people to live actively.   Read more...

Interview with Michelle Hicks, Director in Communication Practice, Buck Consultants

Interview with Michelle Hicks, Director in Communication Practice, Buck Consultants

Michelle Hicks

Michelle Hicks is a Director in the Communication Practice of Buck Consultants, a Xerox company. Michelle has nearly 15 years of strategic business..   Read more...