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Forget health care reform; focus on voluntary benefits
By Katie Kuehner-HebertAccording to a Colonial Life white paper, employers should look to what they can offer to help offset rising health care costs.
News, research and best practices relating to employee wellness and well-being, which encompasses physical health as well as behavioral and emotional health and financial health. Focus includes how to create a culture of wellness and elements of an impactful wellness program. Guidance is offered on regulatory issues relating to HIPAA, GINA, ADA and other potentially grey areas of employee privacy. ROI on wellness programs is a discussion, as is reduction of health care spend via management of chronic conditions.
According to a Colonial Life white paper, employers should look to what they can offer to help offset rising health care costs.