Tag Archives: health reform

Weekly Article Roundup | 03.30.12

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Survey: Health care reform splits employers Workforce Management Forty percent of employers want the high court, which is hearing oral arguments this week on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 01.06.12

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. More consumers choosing high-deductible plans American Medical News Enrollment in high-deductible plans rose from 14% of insured adults in 2010 to 16% in 2011, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 11.18.11

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Too little exercise, too much TV tied to depression Reuters (Reuters) – Older women who got more exercise and less television time were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, … Continue reading →

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New Mercer Survey: Employers See Wellness as Top Long-Term Cost Control Strategy

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

It’s no secret that employers are under pressure to control rising health benefit costs.  Yesterday, Mercer released its National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans.  Findings show employers are fast-tracking their efforts.  And they’re turning to employee health programs as the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 10.28.11

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Perks with a payoff Wall Street Journal Still, some company-funded perks are proving resilient, particularly those that are seen as providing value to the company, not just the staff. Companies and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 10.20.11

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Ailing and overweight Americans cost billions in productivity Reuters Full-time U.S. workers who have chronic health troubles or are overweight cost more than $153 billion in lost productivity each year from … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 09.16.11

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Creative employee benefits Bloomberg.com Ochsner Health Systems in Louisiana offers reductions of up to $2,000 from health-care premiums, depending how much employees exercise. The company is one of more than 120 … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 09.09.11

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Healthier living could cut 2.8 million cancer cases Reuters Healthier lifestyles and better diets could prevent up to 2.8 million cases of cancer each year, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 08.26.11

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. EEOC clarifies stance on using medical history in wellness programs HR Morning In a recent informal guidance letter, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says employers and other entities covered by … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 08.19.11

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Majority of Large Employers Revamping Health Benefit Programs for 2012 … PR Newswire (press release) The survey also found that more employers are adopting consumer driven health plans and making other … Continue reading →

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