3 Steps to Avoiding HIPAA Breaches
The Department of Health & Human Services has begun to come down hard on Healthcare Providers for HIPAA Breaches. The Department of Health & Human Services has fined the Hospice of North Idaho...
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The weather outside has finally turned from frightful to delightful (if you like it hot!), and for millions of Americans that means it’s time to head outdoors for some fun in the sun. If you are hiking...
View ArticleHealthcare Reform and the Youth of America
The October 1 deadline for US Health Care Reform is fast approaching as president Obama continues to work on multiple strategies aiming to enroll 7 million US citizens to the news scheme by January 1...
View ArticleWill Healthcare Reform Actually Work?
After 3 long years, the countdown to the Health Care exchanges is coming to an end. While a lot of the confusion and uncertainty brought on by the heavily-debated 2010 Affordable Care Act remains, the...
View ArticleMistakes to Avoid With Employee Wellness Programs
Workplace wellness programs are an increasingly important part of the employee benefits program, designed to encourage employees to take steps to prevent the onset of worsening health conditions and...
View ArticleWorkplace Wellness Programs – Are They For You?
One of the many provisions buried in the Affordable Care Act is the ability for employers to set up workplace wellness programs that incentivize employees to take better care of themselves. A healthier...
View ArticleIs Your Office Gross?
The typical employee’s desk has more bacteria per square inch than an office toilet seat. If that’s not disturbing enough, desks, phones and other private surfaces are also prime habitats for the...
View ArticleHigher Health Care Costs for Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Metabolic syndrome is not one specific syndrome, but a group of related syndromes which can have a negative effect on your overall health. Generally, the phrase “metabolic syndrome” includes the...
View ArticleHSA Limits Will Increase for 2015
HSA Limits Will Increase for 2015 On April 23, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2014-30, which increases limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) effective for...
View ArticleThe Biggest Reason People Didn’t Sign Up For Obamacare
The top reason uninsured people didn’t enroll in coverage under Obamacare this year is they still don’t feel like they can afford health insurance, according to a new survey. The findings in a report...
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