| Above the Fold |
October 3, 2012 |
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| Today's News |
| Cost keeping the doctor away |
| By Kathryn Mayer |
| Health care costs are keeping patients away from the doctor with about one in three saying it's made them put off medical treatment and skip or postpone a regular doctor's visit…Read more |
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| Employers fail to control absenteeism |
| By Amanda McGrory |
| Although most employers track absenteeism, they're failing to take the extra effort to manage and mitigate absenteeism, according to a new ADP Research Institute survey…Read more |
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| The Pulse |
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| Want wellness? Offer some motivation |
| By Chris Galanos |
| When used by employers as part of a medical management program—particularly wellness and disease management—incentives are proven to significantly raise participation rates, leading to improved member health, increased productivity, reduced health care spending and, ultimately, positive returns on their investment…Read more |
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| Overheard on BenefitsPro |
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 It won't take long for HHS to begin the transition from Insurance marketplace to Single Payer Plan. The subsidies will shrink as well once enough people are in the Exchanges and the true costs are seen. It's called a Trojan Horse.
-- Gmiller, Report hints reform offers growth for carriers
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