Sep.29.2013 / 2:13 PM ET
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Even with all the talk about Obamacare, many people don’t know what they have to do to comply with the law’s requirement that almost everyone have insurance beginning in 2014.
If you are uninsured, the key to satisfying that requirement could be the new online health insurance marketplaces, which are set to open Oct. 1 for shopping. (You can window-shop here now but you can’t buy until Tuesday). Policies will go into effect Jan. 1. Seven million Americans are expected to find coverage there.
Here is a quick guide to what…
In a bid to provide comprehensive health services in western Kenya, a consortium of academic institutions and government representatives are looking to improve markets through innovation, adding services to health systems, pursuing diverse funding partners and improving collaboration. How can this help make health markets work better?
The growing use of HDHPs and CDHPs is further pushing employee engagement in making better healthcare decisions, with an additional increase in wellness program awareness and participation.
Health care teams need current data to guide their work and sustain improvement. Visual management boards provide at-a-glance information about performance, including unit-level measures that align with system-wide strategic goals.
Founded by former journalists, MediaSource is well positioned to assist hospitals in the shift to content marketing.
A quick synopsis on what you really need to know about your auto insurance policy. There is more to these policies than just your deductibles and how much you pay. Take 8 minutes to listen and you will be an expert on how to build the policy that is right for you. check out the […]
You may or may not be familiar with health savings accounts (HSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). And although they sound similar and both allow for tax-free reimbursement of qualifi…
Cyber attacks are happening at an unprecedented rate across the country. Make sure your business is protected with Cyber Liability insurance.
Employees’ health has both a direct and indirect impact on an employer’s bottom line, and to battle these costs, more employers are focusing on wellness programs.
If you’ve got a wellness program that asks questions about employees’ health, you need to see this.
Providing self-funded health benefits to a hourly and geographically dispersed workforce requires a unique approach that integrates enrollment, ongoing eligibility management, premium collection and compliance. Self-funding has many positives, such as reducing...
Contractor’s insurance protects you from any huge and costly lawsuits filed if there has been property damage or any disturbance. It will serve as a security for your business or your contract in case there will be any accidents resulting in damages.
Is encouraging employees to work when they are sick really a smart move? I recently read a couple of articles……
Employers must take a holistic approach to employee benefits plans, integrating robust physical, emotional and behavioral offerings.
A report by PlanSource also found employees tend to wait until the end of open enrollment to sign up.
Many businesses may be asking themselves this question. According to the Department of Labor (DOL) there are some general rules regarding the auditing of retirement/health plans. First, one has to…
Campbell County Health, like all hospitals and health systems, works closely with their medical staff to provide quality care for patients. Physicians and Advanced Care Professionals diagnose and treat illness and injury, and hospitals and healthcare systems provide the facilities, equipment and supplies, and staff to care for patients.
The once arcane concept of interoperability among information technology systems has become a mainstream issue, rising from the back rooms of IT departments up to C-suites and the boardroom.
The Internal Revenue Service will play an important role in how health-care reform is managed, even deciding who will have to buy coverage.
Regent Surgical Health asks if your ASC has the right mindset for a bundled payment program in the latest blog and eBook.
You have more options for employee coverage than you think.