Mid-sized and Large Employers Feeling the Squeeze
Gary R. Goodhile
Principal, Sullivan Benefits
Recently published survey results suggest that as many as 1 in 10 mid-sized / large employers expects to stop offering health coverage after the "Insurance Exchanges" begin operating in 2014. These insurance exchanges are part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. Initially, exchanges will be targeting individuals and small business with 100 or fewer employees. Insurance companies will compete for business on a level and transparent playing field, driving down cost. Hmmmm...? One has to wonder how they intend to reduce cost by simply creating what amounts to a new distribution channel.
For too many years employer sponsored health plans offered by mid-sized and large employers have been subsidizing the health care system, picking up the cost shortfalls created by Medicare, Medicaid, uncompensated care and, recently here in Massachusetts, Health Reform, through cost shifting. The exchanges will no doubt add to this burden. Read More |
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Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer
Brought to you by Nan Maley, RN
Director, Corporate Wellness
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We cannot communicate to our Employees enough that Prevention is Key!! Some cancers can be found early, before they have had a chance to grow and spread. This is a reminder of the important Cancer Screenings that all employees should be reminded of on an annual basis, as recommended by the American Cancer Society.
Breast Cancer
- Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health.
- Clinical breast exam (CBE) about every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s and every year for women 40 and over.
- Women should know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast change promptly to their health care provider. Breast self-exam (BSE) is an option for women starting in their 20s.
The American Cancer Society recommends that some women, because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors, be screened with MRI in addition to mammograms. (The number of women who fall into this category is small: less than 2% of all the women in the US.) Talk with your doctor about your history and whether you should have additional tests at an earlier age. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 and ask for their document, Breast Cancer: Early Detection. Read More |
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