Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices. Form 300A summarizes the total number of fatalities, missed …
As more health services are being rendered through providers’ patient portals and telemedicine, some providers are starting to bill for some of those interactions. A number of health systems around the country have started billing for certain types of messages, largely ones that are involved in clinical assessments or medical history reviews that take more …
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Despite group health insurance costs expected to rise 5.4% this year, the tight labor market is forcing employers to prioritize enhancing benefits over cost-cutting measures, according to a new report by Mercer. With Americans increasingly struggling to pay their health care bills, more employers are shying away from only offering their workers high-deductible health plans …
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A new study has found that one-third of companies that are hit with ransomware and pay the hackers to unlock their systems, are often likely to be targeted a second time. And after they pay, they are often faced with significant fallout, including system rebuilding costs, their data still being leaked and financial implications, according …
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The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. You’ll want to make note of the changes when discussing your employee benefits during annual open enrollment. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other …
Architects, engineering firms, graphic design businesses and other service providers are increasingly being sued for alleged poor work quality, contract breach or missing deadlines — and jury awards are rising. The costs of defending against a lawsuit of that type could quickly mount, even if you come out victorious in the end. But a commercial …
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This is it – wrapping up the employee benefits communication series. This session talks about how benefits communication affects the overall dynamics of your business. And we talk about some small details that go a long way. Special Reminder: Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review. If …
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While in the previous episodes we talked about the crucial importance of communication in business, this week we focus on what needs to be communicated in detail. It is pertinent for a business to have their employees covered for their healthcare related costs. So, lets delve deep into the importance of a sound healthcare plan …
For the most part, when a business needs to file an insurance claim, the carrier accepts the claim and sends out an adjuster to assess the damage, after which it starts paying the claim. But the process sometimes doesn’t go smoothly, particularly if the insurance policy includes any number of exclusions. And many companies make …
Ever wondered why and what you exactly need to communicate in business? As discussed in last week’s episode, communication is integral to any business. This episode further delves into what exactly you need to communicate with your employees and why. Special Reminder: Thanks for checking out the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a …
This is the face you make after a minor mishap with filming!
My introduction before Craig Lack is now long lost footage.
That’s show biz, right?!
The good news is that Craig is talking about the strategies we’re both using to help organizations liberate the dollars trapped in their health spend.
I’m available after you watch and learn to talk the nitty gritty – how it works, implementation, executive buy-in and employee adoption.
Happy Watching!
