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February 5, 2010
Weekly Health Reform Discussion Webinar
February 12, 2010
3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
The Business Group will continue its weekly updates on Congress’ next moves and decisions about the future of the health care reform legislation. Helen Darling and Steve Wojcik will provide a quick update and the latest from Washington. Afterward, we look forward to questions and comments.
Please register for the webinar.
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NEW in 2010-- the Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being
The Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being Reducing Obesity, Improving Health, formerly the Institute on the Costs and Health Effects of Obesity is currently working on incentive designs and results (with a focus on incorporating behavioral economics); effective ways to engage Generation Y/Millennials and improve their health behaviors; best practices in obesity and diabetes management; and developing work environments to promote physical activity and healthier eating. The Institute’s mission is to actively involve large employers in thought leadership, problem solving and the identification and development of best approaches to motivate employee/family engagement in improving health and well-being, with measurable results.
To learn more about the Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being, please contact LuAnn Heinen at (202) 669-6356 or heinen@businessgrouphealth.org.
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The Black & Decker Corporation
The Black & Decker Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of quality power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement products, and technology based fastening systems. Their products and services are marketed in more than 100 countries, and they have manufacturing operations in eleven countries. The Black & Decker Corporation has 22,000 employees and is headquartered in Maryland.
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Business Group in the News
- Survey: Employers say health reform will not control costs
Employee Benefit News – Monday, February 1, 2010
- States Revolt Over Insurance Mandate
Portfolio – Monday, February 1, 2010
- What Will Companies Do?
CFO – Monday, February 1, 2010
- Employers, Employees Concerned Health Reform Would Lead to Higher Overall Costs
Health Leaders – Thursday, January 28, 2010
- Wellness programs get a checkup
Employee Benefit News – Thursday, January 28, 2010
- Health Care: Human Resources Targets Your Family
Business Week – Thursday, January 21, 2010
- Despite Political Shift in Congress, Employers Insist They Want Health Care Reform
Workforce Management – Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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Targeted Messaging Webinar Series: Reaching Specific Population Segments Part III - Decentralized Employees
February 9, 2010
12:00 – 1:00 pm ET
Individual decisions account for a significant portion of a person's overall health status. Learn how decentralized employees – those based in the field or working in a small location – differ from other employee groups in regard to their health activities, preferred communications vehicles, and how they view communications from their employer.
ARAMARK, a professional and food services provider, will share how it met the challenge of engaging a large number of diverse employees at widely-scattered locations by:
- Using a multi-modal strategy to reach all employee preferences;
- Establishing a consistent “look and feel” to communications;
- Optimizing audio conferencing and webinars; and
- Re-marketing valuable existing resources.
Speakers:
Mari Fulginiti - Director, Communications, ARAMARK
Brenna Haviland Shebel – Senior Manager, National Business Group on Health
Please register for the webinar.
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Weekly Health Reform Discussion Webinar
February 12, 2010
3:00 – 4:00 pm ET
The Business Group will continue its weekly updates on Congress’ next moves and decisions about the future of the health care reform legislation. Helen Darling and Steve Wojcik will provide a quick update and the latest from Washington. Afterward, we look forward to questions and comments.
Please register for the webinar.
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Bob Galvin, General Electric Senior Executive to Deliver Keynote Address at Business Health Agenda 2010
March 10-12, 2010
JW Marriott Hotel, Washington DC
Join your colleagues at the premier corporate health benefits conference! Business Health Agenda has confirmed the following keynote speakers:
- Robert Galvin, MD, Director, Corporate Health Care, General Electric Company
- Ken Shachmut, Senior Vice President, Safeway Inc. and Executive Vice President, Safeway Health LLC
At Business Health Agenda 2010 you will hear about the latest in:
- Implications of Health Reform for Employer Plans
- Employer Successes in Redesigning Health Care Delivery
- Employee Wellness in an Era of Health Reform
- High-Performing Health Systems: Employer Results
- Highlights of the Annual National Business Group on Health/Towers Watson Employer Survey of Health Benefit Trends
Questions? Please contact Businessgroup@meetingmgmt.com or 202-624-1763
Register online and reserve your hotel room today!
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24th National Conference on Health, Productivity, and Human Capital Accepting Beakout Session Proposals until February 12, 2010
The National Business Group on Health is seeking breakout session proposals for its 24th National Conference on Health, Productivity, and Human Capital, September 14-16, 2010.
Proposals will be accepted online until February 12, 2010.
This year’s theme, Innovative Solutions for the Reset Economy, will feature as many as 12 breakout sessions at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, D.C. Exceptional presentation proposals will be considered for possible plenary sessions.
Please visit our website for presentation guidelines and more information on the premier conference on health and productivity.
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2010 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE 2010 APPLICATION.
The 2010 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award acknowledges and rewards organizations advancing creative and comprehensive solutions to improve employee health, productivity and well-being. The Award program also serves as a channel for sharing and comparing successful interventions, programs and services.
Begin your application today and submit by the March 31, 2010 deadline!
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Prioritizing Preventive Services - A New Decision Support Tool
To assist employers with their company’s preventive services benefits purchasing, the National Business Group on Health recently launched the Preventive Services Prioritization tool. Using this interactive tool, employers will be able to:
· Input specific employee demographics and risk factor information and;
· Receive a detailed list of preventive services that, at a minimum, should be covered.
For questions, please contact us at healthservices@businessgrouphealth.org. Members can also sign up to receive notifications of new or updated preventive service recommendations, resources and tools.
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Open Survey
Older Workers, Phased Retirement, and Related Benefit Issues
January 26, 2010
The survey explores how America’s aging demographic will affect employers and what employers are doing to address this.
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New Members
The Global Health Benefits Institute welcomes new member companies, General Mills, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, and Pfizer Inc.
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Wellness Benchmarking Initiative
The Global Health Benefits Institute (GHBI) will hold a call on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 10:00 am ET about wellness initiatives in South Africa. This call is part of a monthly series about global wellness practices in GHBI’s nine target countries: Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
If you would like to participate in the call, please contact Liz Greenbaum.
Call participation is open to members of the Global Health Benefits Institute only. For more information on the Global Health Benefits Institute, please contact Jayne Lux.
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GHBI Website Orientation Webinars
The Global Health Benefits Institute (GHBI) sponsors monthly hour-long webinars for its members to orient them to the GHBI website and its web-based resources. Here is the schedule for the next three webinars:
- Wednesday, February 24, 2010 – 12 pm ET
- Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10 am ET
- Friday, April 16, 2010 – 2 pm ET
If you would like to participate, please contact Tim McManus at (202) 585-1831 or mcmanus@businessgrouphealth.org.
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Participation in the Global Health Benefits Institute
If you would like more information about the Global Health Benefits Institute, please contact Jayne Lux at (202) 585-1818 or lux@businessgrouphealth.org.
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Recent Webinars
- Weekly Health Reform Discussion Webinar
February 5, 2010
- Using WISCORESM, the Wellness Impact Scorecard to Evaluate Your Health Improvement Programs
February 2, 2010
- Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles 2010: What's New in 2010 and Best Practices from Gold and Platinum Winners
January 27, 2010
All webinar recordings and slides are available online.
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