Inch by inch, employees lose ground Nov 16, 2009
It s starting a wellness plan with the idea that healthier employees mean lower health care costs, and it s trying to keep turnover costs down by communicating regularly with employees about their goals and performance. The Golden Rule. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Food Poisoning May Hurt for Life Nov 15, 2009
Wellness Stories and Video From ABC News News. Slideshows. (ABC News)
Innuendo muddles the health care debate Nov 15, 2009
How does their profit directly affect the wellness of my family. Even people who work for those companies still have to pay for medical insurance, so they are just as vulnerable as the rest of us. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Senate must fully debate health care Nov 14, 2009
Investments and incentives for quality improvement, prevention and wellness initiatives. Repeal of the Medicare physician payment formula that would trigger steep cuts and threaten seniors access to care. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Senate Republican leader visits Murray Nov 14, 2009
He named three health care ideas that he thought would help curb costs, including: Targeting frivolous, junk lawsuits, which he said could save the industry 50 billion a year; wellness initiatives such as the ones adopted by the Safeway grocery corporation in which healthful lifestyle changes are incentivised; and the ability for consumers to buy health insurance from companies in other states, which would allow for more competition. Although McConnell said he had plenty of criticisms of Obama,... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Saint Francis ranked high Nov 14, 2009
Guided by its mission to provide a ministry of healing and wellness inspired by its Christian philosophy and values, the Medical Center has become a progressive, innovative regional tertiary care referral center. Saint Francis major service lines, which have received national recognition, include the Neurosciences Institute; Thomas G. Otto, MD, Orthopaedic Institute; Family BirthPlace, featuring the region s first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Heart Institute; Gene E. Huckstep... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
April Tucker: Public insurance option needed Nov 14, 2009
In America, when a working family like ours can't get insurance, that means no annual checkups, no dental visits, no preventive diagnostics such as mammograms, and no wellness checks for the kids. We have had to see the doctor many times, and simply pay huge amounts directly to the doctor and the pharmacy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
> Cades Schutte The Cades Schutte Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Award Bay Clinic Inc. Nov 13, 2009
As we progress, a real key to Bay Clinic s success is a tribute to the dedication of the staff, who truly care about the health and wellness of the communities that we serve, Strauss said. It s a very heartfelt place to be while making a difference in people s lives. (Pacific Business News, HI)
MICHAEL DER MANOUEL JR.: Cardoza, Costa reveal true colors Nov 13, 2009
Now we embark upon a trillion dollar experiment, with a bill that includes many of the failed elements of health plans in Canada, Britain, Tennessee, Oregon, Massachusetts and Hawaii, with almost nothing in the bill to create competition, choice and wellness. This past August, while members of Congress were having health-care reform town hall meetings all across the country, Costa and Cardoza had no such public forums. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Health Enhancement Products Schedules Conference Call Nov 13, 2009
Health Enhancement Products, Inc. (OTCBB: - ) is a health & wellness company engaged in the development of dietary supplements and food additives comprised of pure, all-natural compounds. The Company's product is ProAlgaZyme(R) (PAZ(TM)), a liquid product drawn from living algae grown in purified water. (Primezone Releases)
10 Ways to Cut Health-Care Costs Right Now Nov 13, 2009
Paul B. Ginsburg, president of the nonprofit Center for Studying Health System Change, cautions that "there are a lot of things we know can improve health, such as wellness programs. But we don't know if they can save money on a large scale." ... Weldon knows, because Jbeen offering comprehensive wellness programs to its 100,000 employees since 1995 ... Although many workplace wellness programs are little more than window dressing, serious efforts can yield important reductions. (BusinessWeek)
Perriello defends vote for health care reform; House passes landmark legislation 220-215 Nov 12, 2009
"According to the congressman, legislation will protect and improve Medicare for 130,000 beneficiaries in the district by providing free preventive and wellness care, improving primary and coordinated care, improving nursing home quality, and strengthening the Medicare Trust Fund.Perriello said the legislation gives coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions."There are 10,700 individuals in the 5th District who have pre-existing medical conditions that could prevent them from buying... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Kondracke: Will Reid Decide on Reconciliation to Get Health Care Bill? Nov 12, 2009
Hoagland said, any line item in the bill that has no budget effects is subject to being stricken such as authorization of prevention and wellness measures. Hoagland said he s not certain whether insurance reforms such as guaranteed issue and elimination of annual caps on coverage considered a vital part of health care reform would pass Byrd muster. (Roll Call)
Highmark exec not endorsing public option Nov 12, 2009
A: "It's going to be a multichannel initiative ;. We believe strongly in wellness and prevention. [We have] product designs that incentivise people to do the right thing. ; We've learned a lot about what works.". Q: What about on the government side. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Healthcare reform panel discussion offered at Dickinson next week Nov 11, 2009
The Carlisle Area Health and Wellness Foundation will offer a panel discussion on healthcare reform at the Anita Tuvin Schlecter Auditorium on the Dickinson College campus at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Community members are invited to take part of the discussion to examine competing proposals under consideration in Washington D.C. and to demystify how reforms may affect you. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hospital Chain Offers Insurance Nov 11, 2009
The plan's options cover everything from wellness visits to catastrophic care. About 1,000 individuals and small businesses have signed up since August. (Click2Houston, TX)
Open Forum: Obama isn't qualified for his job Nov 11, 2009
A great place to prioritize preventative care and wellness over sickness comes in our prevention of diabetes. Over a million adults and 92,000 youth in Minnesota are what's considered pre-diabetic, they're at risk of developing the full-blown disease because they have high blood pressure or high glucose. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Worksite wellness programs may reduce employee absenteeism Nov 11, 2009
Emory researchers present findings on worksite wellness programs and norovirus at American Public Health Association Meeting. ATLANTA Emory University Rollins School of Public Health researchers will present Nov. 11 on a range of topics at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting in Philadelphia, including a study that found reduced absenteeism among employees participating in a large-scale worksite wellness program. (EurekAlert!)
Ky. Chamber urges state health savings Nov 10, 2009
A third option suggested by the chamber is to incentivize a wellness and health-management plan ... States such as Alabama, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Arkansas, have implemented a variety of methods for promoting wellness programs, according to the chamber report ... South Dakota state employees who exercise five days a week for three consecutive months can receive $100 per year in a Health Reward and Wellness Account, which can be used for co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance, exercise... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Businesses and insurers grapple with health care costs Nov 10, 2009
According to a just-completed survey by , they are conducting eligibility audits, adding wellness programs, consolidating benefits and considering less generous, even high-deductible, insurance products. The North Greenbush-based benefits consulting firm surveyed more than 2,100 private- and public-sector employers. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Wellness Center "no shows" Nov 10, 2009
Ector County commissioners are preparing to start cracking down on no shows at the county s employee wellness center ... We ve had such high use of our wellness center, I don t understand why someone would be that unconscionable, that rude, Patton said. (Odessa American, TX)
Rep. Cao Only GOP Member to Vote for Obamacare Nov 9, 2009
He is a proponent of prevention and wellness. He is not taking an ideology stand against it. (Newsmax)
Interest groups respond to House vote Nov 9, 2009
"Despite the shortcomings in the House legislation, we remain completely committed to helping the President and Congress pass comprehensive health care reform this year. We continue to be guided by a single-minded purpose: everyone in America -- not just some of us, but all of us -- should have access to high-quality, affordable health care coverage and services. Done in a smart way, health care reform will benefit patients, the economy and the future of our nation.American Medical Association... (TheHill.com)
El Pasoans React To Passage Of Health Care Bill Nov 9, 2009
EL PASO, Texas -- Dozens stood outside of the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour Bus on Sunday waiting for free health screenings, and the topic of conversation was the healthcare reform bill ... If you missed out on the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour Bus on Sunday, there are still a couple of chances to catch it. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Insurance perks for healthy habits opposed Nov 9, 2009
"We are all for workplace wellness, but when you tie it to the insurance-pricing system, it's a real problem.". Critics of the Senate proposal also say that giving special treatment to those who meet a company's fitness standards could undercut one of the marquee promises of the Democrats' proposed overhaul: preventing employers and insurers from discriminating against people on the basis of their health status and pre-existing medical conditions. (AZCentral -- News)
Streetscape resolution Nov 8, 2009
"No show" appointments at the Ector County Employee Wellness Center. The purchase of a 2010 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crew Max short bed pickup. (Odessa American, TX)
Dr. Scott Geller: Obamacare should frighten anyone who is or plans to grow old Nov 8, 2009
"Vague promises of savings from cutting waste, enhancing prevention and wellness, installing electronic medical records and improving quality are merely 'lipstick' cost control, more for show and public relations than for true change," he wrote last year (Health Affairs Feb. 27, 2008). Savings, he writes, will require changing how doctors think about their patients: Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath too seriously, "as an imperative to do everything for the patient regardless of the cost or... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Health care reform is good for Wyo Nov 8, 2009
Also welcome in the House plan are measures that support preventive care and wellness, as well as primary and specialty care, chronic care coordination, and coverage for hospitalization, rehabilitation, emergency care, mental health, and prescription drugs, as well as a new voluntary insurance program for long-term care services and supports to help people live independently in their homes and communities. We support the opportunity to choose from a menu of insurance plans that have better... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
A free bill of health Nov 8, 2009
Every employee - there are 3,300 in Massachusetts - also has a personal wellness account in the form of a company credit card, loaded with up to $1,800 each year to help pay the $1,300 annual deductible and other out-of-pocket expenses. Whatever isn t spent in one year rolls over to the next. (Boston Globe)
House passes health care bill Nov 8, 2009
This bill will help realize those goals, and benefit the health and wellness of thousands of people in my home district, said Kirkpatrick. Both Kirkpatrick and Mitchell represent swing districts that previously were held by Republicans. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Details on health care bills in House, Senate Nov 7, 2009
People who participate in wellness programs would get a discount on premiums. INSURANCE INDUSTRY RESTRICTIONS: Insurers barred from dropping coverage when a person gets sick, except in cases of fraud. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Tips for healthy, happy travels Nov 7, 2009
For me, wellness starts at home. An early-trip cold used to be a given until I learned this trick: Plan as if you're leaving two days before you really are. (CNN)
Companies get creative to deal with rising health care costs Nov 7, 2009
But many have also offered wellness programs, asked workers to complete questionnaires and singled out smoking ... For wellness, Abate said his clients have started nutrition, walking and exercise programs, including some where gym attendance is monitored by swiping electronic cards at check-in ... At Framingham staffing agency Selectstaff, President Jo-An Gladstone said smaller firms like hers could offer questionnaires and wellness programs and still not get a break from an insurance company. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Highmark pilots workplace medical clinics Nov 7, 2009
Jobsite clinics have historically specialized in health care problems that occur at work, but the version being rolled out at Highmark and elsewhere is focusing on wellness and prevention, Hotz said. Monitoring chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, are among the services available. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
STUDY: Today's youth think quite highly of themselves Nov 6, 2009
Get wellness tips, medical study roundups and news for healthy living , including info on. -worthy bits. (USA Today -- News)
Health calendar Nov 6, 2009
"GOOD FOR YOU GOODIES," Wellness Cuisine Cooking Class, in observance of National Diabetes Month, in preparation for the holidays, with chef Paul Onishi, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Castle Medical Center. Wellness Center auditorium; $15, $20 per couple, $10 seniors, students; reservations, 263-5400 ... "WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS," a monthly fair of healthy products and services, education, massage, food and entertainment, and wellness business networking; sponsored by Hawaii Wellness Directory, 5-9 p.m.; first... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Injury-free workout Nov 6, 2009
Ronald Abvajee is founder of My Personal Trainer Wellness, South Africa's first 'virtual gym. Do you think iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Health Reform and Integrative Care Nov 6, 2009
Health care reform will miss a golden opportunity if all it does is sign more people up for our current system - one that fails to nurture wellness. We know that preventive medicine saves lives and money; it must be at the very core of a reformed health care system. (CBS News -- Health)
American Specialty Health Receives Third Consecutive California Fit Business Award Nov 6, 2009
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Specialty Health (ASH), a national health and wellness organization, recently received a Silver California Fit Business Award for the third time from the California Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness ... ASH's culture of wellness begins in its San Diego headquarters ... The CA Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness recognized ASH for "walking the talk" of a modern, progressive health care and wellness company. (Primezone Releases)
House GOP health care reform plan Nov 6, 2009
At my company, wellness is the new mantra for reducing health care costs. Shawny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Business digest: Wall Street Wrap Up to begin fifth season Nov 5, 2009
Chaplain services are part of Gulf Coast Villages mission to continue expanding their Living Well program which addresses the six aspects of wellness: the physical, social, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual. Suncoast Surgery Center wins award. (The News-Press -- Business)
Health care in Hawaii Nov 5, 2009
And the next step is improving worksite wellness. We are developing a comprehensive worksite wellness plan for our state, including stakeholders from state and county agencies, insurance providers, unions and the Employer-Union Benefits Trust Fund. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Family doctors group loses members over Coke deal Nov 5, 2009
The American Academy of Family Physicians has prompted outcry and lost members over its new six-figure alliance with the Coca-Cola Co. The deal will fund educational materials about soft drinks for the academy's consumer health and wellness Web site. Academy CEO Dr. Douglas Henley said Wednesday that the deal won't influence the group's public health messages, and that the company will have no control over editorial content. (Yahoo News)
Reid signals timetable for health care may slip Nov 4, 2009
They also would be permitted to charge higher premiums for individuals who fail to enroll in a "standards-based wellness program.". Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Politics)
H1N1 vaccine arrives Nov 4, 2009
Students who have shown flu-like symptoms are isolated and receiving supplies from the University Health, Wellness and Counseling Services such as thermometers ... According to the University Health, Wellness and Counseling Services, University of Missouri-St ... However, the University Health, Wellness and Counseling Services claims to be unaware of how the Missouri Department of Health makes their decisions when handing out vaccinations to schools. (The Current Online, MO)
It's not every employer's job to cover health care Nov 4, 2009
Forays into "consumer directed" plans and "employee wellness" programs -- such as HMOs and PPOs before them -- have done squat to fix the expensive and arbitrary employment-based insurance system that covers about six in 10 Americans. In the 1940s, when war-related wage controls put a lid on pay raises, employer-based health insurance was born. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Op-Ed: Republican calls for patient-centered wellness Nov 3, 2009
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Valerie Bertinelli's Latest Role: Starring in 'Losing It and Keeping Fit!' Fitness DVD Nov 3, 2009
Wanting to share both that experience and the fitness routine with other health-and-wellness compatriots, Valerie, along with her personal trainer Christopher Ross Lane, lead a new DVD (on-sale November 3, 2009), Losing It and Keeping Fit ... According to Bertinelli (who just completed her first half-marathon in just over 2 hours), "My weight loss and fitness experience has been so positive in every way. And there are no celebrity secrets to it! If I can do it, anyone can and I'm so happy that,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WebMD Founder Arnold, Dr. Oz Team On New Web Health Care Platform Nov 3, 2009
A subset of the initial questions and answers powered by Sharecare and its content contributors is now available in the "Ask Dr Oz section" on " on , the Web site of nationally syndicated The Dr. Oz Show, co-produced by Harpo and SPT."Sharecare's vision is to build an ecosystem that simplifies the search for health and wellness information by organizing all of the questions of health and providing multiple answers representing different points of view. Our contributors will range from renowned... (Multichannel News)
Hotel expansion project inches forward Nov 3, 2009
The $6 million, 33,818 square foot hotel expansion would include a 450-seat conference facility, three smaller conference facilities, 18 luxury hotel suites, a 100-seat waterfront restaurant and expanded wellness spa. For the complete story, pick up a copy of The Palladium-Times. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
ACP expresses support for key policies of Affordable Health Care for America Act Nov 3, 2009
In letter to House leaders, American College of Physicians notes support for: Coverage; primary care, prevention and wellness; and delivery and payment system reforms ... "We are pleased that H.R. 3962 will expand health insurance coverage to 96% of all legal residents in the United States; promote the value and importance of primary care, prevention and wellness; and reform payment and delivery systems to achieve better value for patients, defined as the best care delivered as efficiently as... (EurekAlert!)
Cover yourself Nov 3, 2009
Jarvis also said that, in addition to considering plans with disease management programs, which allow employees with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions to manage their health, employers should consider wellness programs, too ... Selecting a plan that includes wellness benefits, such as smoking-cessation programs, discounts on gym memberships, or weight-loss programs, can lead to an adoption of healthier lifestyles across the company, resulting in less sick time, she said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
How Will Obamacare Affect the Average American? Nov 3, 2009
The government will dictate coverage requirements, reimbursement rates, priceseven approved marketing practices and free wellness coverage. Free wellness coverage. (Townhall.com)
Medicare open enrollment: time to make sure you're in the right plan Nov 3, 2009
Some Medicare Advantage plans cover dental, vision and health and wellness programs not available through traditional Medicare. 10. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Northampton County hosts first Employee Safety & Wellness Fair Nov 3, 2009
JACKSON Northampton County Manager Wayne Jenkins believes the county s employees are among its most valuable resources and told them so Friday at a county-sponsored safety and wellness fair just for them ... It was the kickoff to Northampton County s Wellness at Work program ... County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert V. Carter said one of the goals of the board is to encourage and promote health and wellness for employees. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Headaches and heartaches: Wife's persistence leads to relief Nov 2, 2009
A potential solution emerged when Jason saw Dr. Julien Vaisman, the founder of the Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody and a Harvard Medical School instructor. Vaisman sedated Jason, then threaded a 3<+>1<+>/<->2<->-inch needle through his jaw into a mass of pain-relaying nerve cells called the sphenopalatine ganglion. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Obamacare Threatens to Alter U.S. Medical Education System Nov 2, 2009
Dr. Russell Blaylock, a board-certified neurosurgeon and author who serves as editor of the Blaylock Wellness Report published by Newsmax Media, Inc., warns that reform proposals portend a "takeover of the entire medical-education system.". Blaylock tells Newsmax he foresees the day when medical schools "will have to get federal approval that they will appoint professors and set curriculum for the schools and they will direct residence and intern-training programs and set curriculum for these... (Newsmax)
Trick or Treat or Trauma? Nov 1, 2009
Wellness Stories and Video From ABC News News. Slideshows. (ABC News)
Medicare Advantage may lose luster Nov 1, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Twice a week, Mildred Pfeifer, 75, goes to Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness in Bethel Park to do physical therapy for her arthritis in the pool. The therapy is covered through a Silver Sneakers program, part of her Medicare Advantage plan with Highmark. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Some terms used by health plans to describe their costs and services Nov 1, 2009
Wellness programs: Employment-based programs to promote health and prevent chronic disease. Goals include reducing health care costs, improving employee health and productivity, and reducing absenteeism caused by illness. (Boston Globe)
Help charity invest in CSRA Nov 1, 2009
Through your contributions to United Way, we can live united to help youth succeed, promote health and wellness, provide basic needs and strengthen families and individuals. Please contact the United Way at (706) 724-5544 or visit their Web site at for more information on how you can invest in the needs of our community. (The Augusta Chronicle)
OK, GOP, whats the plan? Oct 31, 2009
Cajunator wrote on Oct 29, 2009 4:42 PM:" GOP solutions offered since June: House GOP Health Care Solutions Group Plan, Empowering Patients First Act, Improving Healthcare for All Americans Act, Patients' Choice Act, Medical Rights and Reform Act, HEALTH Act, Small Business Health Fairness Act, Promoting Health and Preventing Chronic Disease through Prevention and Wellness Programs for Employees, Communities, and Individuals Act, Improved Employee Access to Health Insurance Act, Health Insurance... (New Iberia, LA)
Address voter concerns with mental illness, addiction Oct 31, 2009
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House bill greatly expands health care coverage Oct 31, 2009
Prevention programs were expanded from pilots subject to an annual appropriation to a mandatory $34 billion, 10-year fund for community disease-prevention programs, childhood obesity grants and grants for small employers to create workplace wellness programs. Public option. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MedCity, CJN join forces for health magazine Oct 30, 2009
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 1:10 AM EDT Cleveland/Akron Health & Wellness, a regional quarterly magazine dedicated to helping consumers lead a happy and healthy lifestyle, just got even healthier ... With our medical writing expertise and LinQ 2 Communications publishing strengths, Cleveland/ Akron Health & Wellness will become the leading consumer health publication in our region. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
