Tag Archives: healthcare costs

Virgin HealthMiles Unveils Spring ’12 Release

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

More Personalized Experience Drives Even Deeper Employee Engagement, Behavior Change; More Actionable Insights Into Population Health Risks Help Employers Create Culture of Health Traditional wellness efforts have failed to help organizations improve workforce health. Historically, they’ve been “one size fits … Continue reading →

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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 | 02.17.12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

News from this past week. New IBI Research Finds CFOs Play Critical Role in Health Care Benefits Decisions Sacramento Bee C-suite understands the impact of employee health on financial performance and ability to compete in a global economy SAN FRANCISCO, … Continue reading →

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Virgin HealthMiles 2011 Revenues Soar by 50 Percent; Company Closes the Books on Most Successful Year in History

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Outstanding Success Attracting Leading U.S. Employers Results in Doubling of Average Client Implementation [PRESS RELEASE] Leading U.S. employers are increasingly turning to effective, technology-based employee wellness programs to improve workforce health and boost business performance. The growing reliance on this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 01.13.12

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. US healthcare spending rises 3.9% in 2010 Los Angeles Times A sign questioning patients about their medical insurance is posted in the emergency room of Jamaica Hospital in New York. (Seth … 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 | 11.11.11

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Sick in US more likely to skip care than elsewhere Baltimore Sun Americans who have a chronic illness or serious health problems are more likely to struggle to pay their medical … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 11.04.11

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Company Health Plans Raising Costs for Smokers, Obese Insurance Journal It also gave workers a mandate: quit smoking, curb obesity, or you’ll be paying higher healthcare costs in 2013. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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