| Newest SCBCH Addition | | |
As many of you know, Wendy has relocated with her husband to New York so we have a new SCBCH staff member. Lisa Morgan will be filling Wendy's role as the Administrative Coordinator. Lisa prides herself on being very health-conscious and is very excited to work on the many great initiatives the Coalition is working on. |
| September is National Fruit & Veggies - More Matters Month |  | |
The CDC has a Fruit and Vegetable Program Office with tons of free resources available on fruits and veggies including: the fruit & vegetable of the month, what counts as a cup, budget tips, and tons of recipes. To access the website go to: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/index.html |
| National Cholesterol Education Awareness Month |  | |
September is Nationa Cholesterol Education Awareness Month. Here are some free resources that you can use to create educational displays around your worksite:
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SCBCH Health Care Reform Seminar |
 With enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and its companion reconciliation "fix-it" measure, employers are understandably anxious to learn how businesses will be affected by the new law. Specifically, what impact will this federal legislation have on the continued availability, accessibility and cost of providing employee health care benefits. State governments, private employers, health plan providers and others are invited to assess where we are and where we need to go in health care reform.
Date: Wednesday, October 20th 2010
Location: Embassy Suites, Columbia, SC
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)
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Large Employers' 2011 Health Plan Design Changes
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The National Business Group on Health recently conducted an annual survey of Employer Benefits. The survey, based on responses from 72 of the nation's largest corporations representing more than 3.7 million employees, was conducted in May and June 2010. The survey asks members to provide information on their 2011 plan offerings, including:
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Preventive Services Covered under the Affordable Care Act |  The following is a comprehensive list of all "Preventive Services" that will be required of your health plan, unless you plan to maintain grandfathered status, following your next renewal after Sept. 23.
Since different employers have considered different procedures as 'preventive', you should check with your TPA/carrier to be sure your health plan provides 100% coverage-with no co-pay or co-insurance charge to your employees, for these procedures.
If you have a new health insurance plan or insurance policy beginning on or after September 23, 2010, the following preventive services must be covered without your having to pay a copayment or coinsurance or meet your deductible, when these services are delivered by a network provider.
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Common Consumer Misconceptions toward Evidence-Based Health Care |
The American Institutes for Research conducted a study to determine why consumers tend to be skeptical about evidence-based healthcare. In a time where consumer-driven health plans are becoming the plan of choice by employers, individuals are expected to become more involved with their healthcare decisions. Their attitudes and beliefs regarding evidence-based health care, as well as their understanding and acceptance of it, will help determine its success or failure. This study found that there are a number of specific values, beliefs, and misconceptions among consumers that present major challenges to efforts to engage them in evidence-based health care decision making.
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