Survey Finds More To Vision Care Than Meets The Eye
Public health policymakers have long debated the implications of key differences between the way health care services are delivered to Americans and Canadians. But new research suggests that national health insurance north of the border does not substantially broaden access to vision care, which is often made available in the worksite market. Still, any meaningful comparison between the two nations is futile, producing apples-to-oranges results.
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LTC costs continue to swell
New research should make it a little easier for HR professionals and benefit advisers to make the case for long-term care coverage, as Prudential reports that the average cost of care -- depending on type --grew between 5% and 13% over the last two years.
The average daily cost for an assisted-living facility topped $100, reaching $3,241 monthly. The average daily cost of a private room in a nursing home now stands at $17, or $79,205 annually. Home health care climbed just 5% over the past two years, increasing the average hourly rate for an aide from $20 to $21.
Article provided by Employee Benefit News 8-21-08.
Employers Seeking Consumer-Driven Health Plans in Increasing Numbers
Employers are accelerating a switch to consumer-driven health plans and employee wellness programs in a bid to keep health care costs under control, according to a new survey.
The use of Consumer Driven Health Plans jumped by 43 percent from 2007 and now represent 13 percent of all plans offered by employers, according to the EBS Capstone and United Benefit Advisors survey.
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The Danger of Stress
You probably think you're doing everything you can to stay healthy: you get lots of sleep, exercise regularly and try to avoid fried foods. But you may be forgetting one important thing. Relax! Stress has a bigger impact on your health than you might realize, according to research presented yesterday at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association in Boston.
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Despite slow economy, workers are confident on job security
U.S. workers are feeling confident about their employment status, despite many believing that the economy is not getting better, reports a monthly survey by Spherion Corporation and Harris Interactive.
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From Reality-Show Star To Wellness Director
Viewers may sometimes forget that the contestants on the television show "The Biggest Loser" are also just regular employees. From that vantage point, contestants' triumphs and setbacks on the show may offer insights for employers trying to create a healthy workforce.
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11 Easy Ways to Load Up on Healthy Omega-3 Fats
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to good health, but their benefits may be missed because the American diet is chock full of omega-6 fatty acids instead. Many foods contain both fatty acids. To ensure you get your fill of -3, you'll need to be conscientious at the grocery store. Here are 11 ways to get more omega-3 and crowd out omega-6.
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'Wellness' A Healthy Investment For Company
LINCOLN, Nebraska (CNN) -- Lincoln Industries looks like a typical blue-collar plant: workers cutting, bending, plating and polishing steel for products such as motorcycle tailpipes and truck exhausts amid the din of machinery.
Howard Tegtmeier, right, leads co-workers in stretching before their shift starts at Lincoln Industries.
But the 565-employee Nebraska company is different.
Lincoln Industries has three full-time employees devoted to "wellness" and offers on-site massages and pre-shift stretching.
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