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By lowering the length and duration of time away from work due to injuries and illnesses on or off the job, return-to-work programs have reduced workers compensation, disability and medical insurance costs as well as strengthened employee morale and productivity. RTW programs also have helped protect employers from lawsuits regarding regulatory non-compliance, particularly related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, RTW programs aren't without pitfalls. Kevin Ring, director of community growth for the Institute of WorkComp Professionals,outlines 10 mistakes that can derail your RTW effort.
February 11
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Thirty-one percent of Americans who categorize themselves as suffering from high stress never discuss stress management with their health care provider, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association.
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A group of panelists met last week at the Aspen Institute in Washington to discuss the skilled labor shortage, or indeed, if there even is one.
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Tenet Healthcare Corp., the third largest U.S. hospital chain, keeps an eye on Medicare patients after theyre released. This isnt just about professional integrity. Tenet has a financial stake in their well-being.
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The Workplace Benefits Renaissance kicks off today in Atlantic City. Follow inBrief and eba.benefitnews.com this week for news and updates on the latest strategies from voluntary benefit sale and distribution opportunities to the ins and outs of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to evolve your business and make the most of todays environment.
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CMS, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, plans to collect information from brokers and agents for inclusion in health insurance exchanges. Find out updated timing information here.
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All in all, it is fairly clear that the Supreme Court will ultimately have to sort out the issue of birth control coverage in employee health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
February 8 -
Cross Insurance, Mercer, Digital Insurance, Groom Law and BMO Retirement Services all announce personnel moves. Check to see if a colleague is mentioned today.
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Cigna Corp., the third biggest health insurer by market value, raised its forecast for 2013 profit and said fourth-quarter earnings rose 49%, boosted by rising enrollment in its Medicare plans for seniors.
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The number of Americans projected to gain insurance from the U.S. health care law is eroding, by at least 5 million people, as the Obama administration struggles to implement the $1.3 trillion overhaul amid Republican opposition.
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