Archive for General
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New On-site Association to be Formed?
Is there a need for an “Employers’ Co-op” addressing On-site Clinics and Worksite Health Programming – We think it is time . . . An association could combine the efforts of the many diverse employers who are deploying health care programming on-site to the beneficiaries of their health be...
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Healthcare Costs Lower, Premiums Higher????
Well, various publications are confirming what all of you employers already knew, while actual health care expenditures (those for services) may be moderating, premiums for health insurance are still skyrocketing! AHIP (America's Health Insurance Plans association) spent millions last year tryi...
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Federal Government Gets in the PCMH Game
On-site clinics have always used the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. Having one primary care provider coordinate all the patient's care, records, test results, and follow-up is just good medicine. But now, even the Federal Government is sitting up and taking notice of this concept. ...
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HUMANA Purchases Concentra
Thinking about an on-site program? Just ask your current TPA, broker or insurance company to add this as a component to your coverage! HUMANA is the latest insurance giant to get into the provider space with a direct purchase of an on-site provider. This time it is CONCENTRA going from privat...
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IRS Postpones Reporting of Cost of Health Benefits
I was off last week and didn't get to post this item, so it's now "old" news, but still important. The IRS announced on October 12 that it will postpone the requirement that employers indicate the cost of health benefits provided to employees on the annual W-2 forms beginning with the 2011 tax ...
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Patient Centered Medical Home Blog
It looks like earlier this year a new blog/Web site was launched for discussion and collaboration on EHR, PHR, and Patient Portals. You can find it at www.ehrphrpatientportal.blogspot.com. We can't comment yet on its value, but it may be something to check out as it develops over time. ...
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Retail clinic v. On-site? Where will the growth be?
In an article in Workforce Management, experts are saying that on-site clinics are taking the lead, with only 1% of employers having on-site health clinics in 2008 (two short years ago) but 10% in 2009 - dramatic growth. Even Walgreen's (with all of its retail sites) has recognized the potential a...
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Spartanburg On-site Clinic a Success in Just 1 Year
An on-site clinic opened for the employees of Spartanburg County in South Carolina is seemingly a big success in just one year of operation. This clinic is not a "medical home" but provides primary medical care for employees and their dependents through the use of nurses. In the first year of...
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Impact of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 on Wellness Programs
Those of you with on-site services and extensive wellness offerings may have hit a bump in the road because of this legislation which makes it illegal to discriminate against employees with regards to either health coverage or employment on the basis of genetic information - that same information th...
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Latest Information
We felt that the industry surrounding the trend of WORKPLACE On-Site Health Services needed a voice. This is what we have created to fill that void. We hope that you will feel free to contribute ideas and background. Like any new WEB adventure, this is going to be defined by the people who use...
