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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Waukesha, WI
August 15, 2013
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Wisconsin Association of Health Underwriters
Lake Geneva, WI
September 11-13, 2013
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National CooperativeRx is a not-for-profit coalition founded and owned by plan sponsors to achieve higher value prescription benefits through volume purchasing, clinical solutions, actionable data and unparalleled customer service. For your sales and marketing needs, please contact us at 866-679-9479, extension 223
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July: Juvenile Arthritis Month
Arthritis is a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases or conditions that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissues, hampering or halting physical movement. Juvenile arthritis (JA) is an umbrella term used to describe the many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger.
Arthritis typically affects joints -- the word "arthritis" literally means joint inflammation: arth (joint) and itis (inflammation) - but JA can involve the eyes, skin and gastrointestinal tract as well.
For more information and resources, click here.
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HealthDay. A new study found that smokers at the highest risk for lung cancer received more benefits from a low-dose CT scan than smokers at a lower risk. Smokers at a higher risk had a lengthy smoking history, family history of lung cancer and other lung diseases. (Reinberg, 7/17) Full Story
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Fox News. Perfluorinated chemicals (found in carpets, upholstery, and cosmetics) have been linked to a higher risk of hyperthyroidism in women. Hyperthyroidism leads to symptoms like weight gain and fatigue. (Woerner, 7/18) Full Story
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Time. Currently, when surgeons are removing cancerous tumors, samples have to be sent to a lab to ensure all of the cancerous tissue has been removed. A new knife may soon replace this system. Surgical knifes heat up the tissue as cuts are made, producing smoke. The new knife analyzes the smoke to see if the tissue is healthy or cancerous. (Cheng, 7/18) Full Story
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BenefitsPro. According to the 2013 Aflac WorkForces Report, 44% of companies now offer some type of wellness option. When asked whether they were "extremely or very satisfied with their job," 53% of employees at workplaces without wellness programs said "yes," while 66% of employees who worked for companies with wellness programs said "yes." (Cook, 7/16) Full Story
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Kaiser Health News. Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, health insurers are allowed to charge smokers 50% higher premiums than nonsmokers for new policies sold to individuals and small employer groups. However, some state marketplaces have decided its in everyone's best interest not to charge smokers a higher premium. (Andrews, 7/16) Full Story
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Reuters. Yesterday the Obama administration forecast sharply lower than expected insurance costs for consumers and small businesses in new online state healthcare exchanges. In Los Angeles, which has the largest number of uninsured people in the country, the lowest-cost silver plan for a 25-year-old individual will cost $174 per month without subsidies. (Morgan, 7/18) Full Story
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