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By Kathryn Mayer |
May 23, 2012
Though reports have showed trips to the emergency room are costly and sometimes unnecessary, the majority of Americans don’t seem to think so. And the American College of Emergency Physicians is standing behind them.
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By The Associated Press |
May 16, 2012
Tennessee is one of six states that will share in more than $181 million in federal health care grants.
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By Jenny Ivy |
May 15, 2012
Christina "Gigi" Filippi is a call center sales manager in Hendersonville, Tenn. After establishing an employee-run wellness program in her office, she has lost more than 97 pounds.
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By Melanie Waddell |
May 14, 2012
JPMorgan Chase's spectacular overseas losses have caught the attention of the federal Senate Banking Committee, who hope to avoid stateside losses.
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By Nathan Solheim |
May 14, 2012
It would seem counterintuitive for employers—especially small to mid-size organizations—to assume more risk in today’s marketplace. But that’s exactly what’s happening thanks to self-funding, or self-insurance.
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By Lauran Neergaard |
May 8, 2012
Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas.
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By The Associated Press |
May 3, 2012
HCA Holdings Inc., the operator of the largest U.S. hospital chain, said Thursday its profit more than doubled in the first quarter on a revenue adjustment from Medicare and a decrease in one-time costs.
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By Amanda McGrory |
April 27, 2012
Brian Ward wanted to make a difference in people’s lives, and the benefits industry offered just that opportunity.
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By The Associated Press |
April 23, 2012
Wellness program administrator Healthways Inc. said Monday it acquired Ascentia Health Care Solutions of Philadelphia.
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By Paula Aven Gladych |
April 19, 2012
On April 17, Chad Parks, the founder and CEO of The Online 401(k) embarked on a six-week, 6,000-mile journey across the U.S. to raise awareness about the impending retirement crisis.
