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When supervisors play amateur psychologists
June 19, 2008 by Bill MeltzerWhen supervisors act on their own and don’t communicate with you as well as they should, it leaves you with a mess to clean up and puts the company at risk of lawsuits. More…
Posted in: ADA, FMLA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
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4 ways COBRA bites employers
June 17, 2008 by Bill MeltzerDisgruntled U.S. workers file an average of 450 lawsuits every day. More…
Posted in: COBRA, Latest News & Views, Uncategorized
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Elective surgery, involuntary cost hikes
June 16, 2008 by Bill MeltzerEach year, a new record for outpatient and inpatient surgeries is set. And employers feel the pain, in the form of costs being passed along in premium hikes. More…
Posted in: Cutting costs, Disability, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Workers' Compensation
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The pitfalls of self-insurance
June 16, 2008 by Bill MeltzerIt’s become increasingly common for even smaller employers to explore self-insurance as a way to bring health costs back under control. But beware of hidden traps. More…
Posted in: Cutting costs, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
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Where most wellness programs fail
June 13, 2008 by Bill MeltzerMany wellness programs do a good job at dealing with — and controlling the long-term costs of — lifestyle-related health problems. More…
Posted in: Chronic health conditions, Cutting costs, Disability, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Wellness programs
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HSA or HRA?
June 11, 2008 by Bill MeltzerIs the conventional wisdom on consumer health plans wrong? More…
Posted in: Consumer-driven health care, Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
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What new wellness rules mean for you
Compliance with HIPAA non-discrimination rules is a big challenge for wellness programs. The old rules were unclear about which incentives passed muster. More…
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