Alpha e-News Update

October 2012

    

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Seminar Presentations Available

 

We had a great turn out at our Health Care Reform Seminar this past Tuesday!  It was good to see so many clients come out for an early breakfast and some helpful information.  As we mentioned atAlpha Sign  the seminar, we plan to have a series of seminars in the future, so look out for your invitation! 
 

If you'd like to download any of the presentation materials or the Health Care Rerform Timeline from McDonald Hopkins, please visit our website.

 

Seminar Presentation Materials

 

Health Reform Regulations

What the Health Exchanges Mean for Your Business 

 

health care choices Health Exchange programs are intended to give people a choice in purchasing health insurance. Learn more about these programs and what they mean to your business.  View Article

Who's Going to Pay for Health Reform's Taxes? 

 

WASHINGTON (AP) - Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama's health care law? The wealthiest 2 percent of Americans will take the biggest hit, starting next year. And the pain will be shared by some who aren't so well off - people swept up in a hodgepodge of smaller tax changes that will help finance health coverage for millions in need.

View Article

Wellness Trends

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Monthbreast cancer ribbon

 

October 19th is National Mammography Day. Here are some tips  for promoting breast cancer prevention and education.  

View Article

What All Employees Need to Know About Colon Cancer 

 

Colorectal cancer results in more than 50,000 annual deaths in the United States. Read here for ways that your employees can reduce both the risk forming malignancies and the chance of death from rectal cancer.

HR Best Practices
Employee Engagement MindsetBook Review: The Employee Engagement Mindset 

  

In his book, Timothy R. Clark outlines a six-part model for keeping employees engaged at work. Read here for a full review and details.
Financial
Surprise!  It's Retirement Time 

 

In a 2012 survey, 50% of current retirees said they retired earlier than planned, up from 45% in 2011. This article presents some of the key issues that pre-retirees should consider to ease the transition into retirement.

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Rise and Shine Breakfast Cobbler

cobbler
     

Serving Size: 3/4 cup 

Yield: 4 servings 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup juice-packed canned sliced peaches, drained

1 cup juice-packed canned sliced pear halves, drained

6 pitted prunes, cut in half (or other dried fruit)

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 orange, zested and juiced

1 cup granola, low-fat

 

Preparation: 

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix peaches, pears, prunes, vanilla extract,

orange zest, ¼ cup orange juice; stir.

 2. Top with granola.

 3. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes.

 4. Spoon into 4 bowls and serve warm.

 

Nutrient Totals

Per Serving:

Calories 280

Total Fat 1 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Sodium 60 mg

Protein 3 g

 

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SEPTEMBER Survey Results:
 
online survey 
Are you prepared to meet the PPACA requirements for the Summary of Benefits and Coverage on 9/23/12?
 
Yes: 56%
No: 44%
 
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