April 27, 2012 by Christian Schappel
While everyone else’s healthcare costs are rising, Chrysler’s managed to avoid those increases. The best part: You can steal the automaker’s cost control tactics for use in your organization. More…
April 11, 2012 by Christian Schappel
When it comes to wellness programs, the two biggest goals have always been: a) Get employees to lose weight, and b) get them to stop smoking. But a recent study gives employers a better idea of what their No. 1 wellness focus should be. More…
April 5, 2012 by Christian Schappel
The most effective way to control rising healthcare costs is still to implement a wellness program. But what is it specifically your program should be doing? More…
March 6, 2012 by Christian Schappel
One organization is trying to sell employers in New York City on the idea of mandatory paid sick days for workers. Its reasoning? More…
February 20, 2012 by Christian Schappel
To keep healthcare costs under control, you may want to steal this company’s idea. More…
January 11, 2012 by Christian Schappel
It’s no secret American’s don’t take very good care of themselves. Well, researchers suggest a new tax may help change that. More…
November 9, 2011 by Christian Schappel

Separate studies have uncovered two new things employers should be doing that can start saving them big bucks on healthcare costs. More…
October 18, 2011 by Christian Schappel
Median household income (adjusted for inflation) has fallen from around $55K to roughly $50K since 1999, says the U.S. Census Bureau. There are two big reasons for the drop. More…
September 13, 2011 by Christian Schappel
A cost-analysis by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association found 50 million unnecessary visits to doctors could be eliminated and billions saved if the health reform law’s over-the-counter (OTC) drug restrictions were lifted. More…
September 7, 2011 by Christian Schappel
It’s no secret many employers plan to shift more costs on to employees as healthcare premiums climb. If you’re in that group, here are three things you’ll want to consider before the shifts potentially disrupt morale. More…