By now you’ve probably heard of CVS Health making the move to buy Aetna for an estimated $69 million. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the merger and unanswered questions about how it could impact the healthcare industry. But here’s how CVS...
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Chris McReynolds, CEO of Wellsource, joined healthcare consultant Lonnie Hirsch for a podcast interview about health risk assessments. They discussed the history of the HRA, its evolution over the years, and how it plays a key role in population...
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Clackamas, Ore. – Eat more fruits and vegetables. You've heard the advice before to improve your health. But how long will it take to see a change? Weeks? Months? Try eating a plant-based diet for just seven days and measure the results with...
Can you ask employees for genetic information as part of your wellness program? No. But the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (HR 1313) aims to change that.
Check the stats. Go over your game plan. Make a course correction to achieve your wellness goals. They’re the kind of moves you make when your population completes a health risk assessment and you evaluate the data.
The Ireland-based wellness company Fusion HR recently launched an updated version of its wellness portal, Health House.
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It’s only been a few weeks since President Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. But in that short amount of time, there’s been a whirlwind of rhetoric about a Trump healthcare plan that could replace or repeal the...
Enrollment in a Medicaid plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace, a broker, or even state agency doesn’t guarantee someone will get the care they need. Why not? Take a closer look at Medicaid participation for your population. You’ll likely...
