July 20, 2010
- Health Care Reform
- New from the Business Group
- The Business Group Welcomes the Following New Member
- Press Clippings
- Featured Member Benefit
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Upcoming Networking and Solution Sharing Opportunities You Can't Afford to Miss
- Promoting a Healthy Global Workforce through Effective Communication - Webinar Training Series
- Claim Early Bird Registration and Hotel Block Rates for the 24th National Conference on Health, Productivity, and Human Capital by August 16, 2010
- Secure Your Sponsorship Opportunity Now for Business Health Agenda 2011!
- Events for Corporate HR and Benefits Professionals Only
- Publications and Tools from the Business Group
- Health Care Policy
- Institute Updates
- Recent Networking Opportunities
The Business Group Congratulates Marianne McManus, IBM, recipient of the 2010 Benefit Manager of the Year Award
Marianne McManus, Director of Health Benefits Strategy and Design at IBM, was honored with the 2010 Benefit Manager of the Year Award from Business Insurance. The annual award recognizes excellence and innovation and salutes outstanding performance in the field of benefits management.
Speaker Announced for the 24th National Conference on Health, Productivity, and Human Capital
John Howard, MD, Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will present the special address at this year’s
This important featured session will provide the latest evidence on the most effective ways to promote the health, safety and productivity of employees during these challenging times and in the future.
Dr. Howard oversees the development and administration of national occupational health and safety regulations. NIOSH provides the research and information necessary to ensure employee safety and prevent work-related illness, injury, and disability.
Visit the 24th
Generali is a major global insurance company that operates in 68 countries. Headquartered in
LifeCare, Inc. offers solutions that are geared to help reduce absenteeism and productivity drains through programs in the area of health, wellness, and work/life needs. The company is headquartered in
- Employers Face Tough Calls on Health Reform, Including Whether to Become Fully Insured
AIS’s Health Reform Week – Thursday, July 15, 2010 - Try these simple, affordable steps to shed the pounds and build the bottom line
Miami Herald – Sunday, July 11, 2010 - Health insurers may soon offer contraceptives at no extra cost
The Washington Post – Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - Workers Still Prefer Mail and E-mail for Benefits Info
Plan Sponsor – Monday, July 5, 2010 - Family-friendly firms have more productive workers, Watertown study says
The Boston Globe – Thursday, July 1, 2010
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Promoting a Healthy Global Workforce through Effective Communication - Webinar Training Series
July 22, 2010
July 29, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 pm ET
This 3-webinar training series provides a foundation in health communication theory and global application and help participants learn basic behavior change communication principles and approaches that can be used with a global workforce.
- Part One: Health Behavior Theory and Model Overview (recording available online)
- Part Two: Behavior Change Communication Best Practices (July 22, 2010)
- Part Three: Health Promotion in a Global Context (July 29, 2010)
Speaker:
John Justino, Management and Social Marketing Consultant
Please register for Part 2 and 3 in this webinar series.
Claim Early Bird Registration and Hotel Block Rates for the 24th National Conference on Health, Productivity, and Human Capital by August 16, 2010
September 14-16, 2010
Act now to secure your discounted registration at this year’s premier health and productivity conference, Innovative Solutions for the Reset Economy, and a reasonably priced room in very busy
The nation’s premier health and productivity conference features employer best-practice solutions for
- Health, productivity, and absence management in a challenging economy
- Effective program design and ROI analysis
- Global health and productivity concerns
- Reducing waste in health spending
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American Express |
Intel Corporation |
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Anthem |
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc. |
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Baptist Health |
JPMorgan Chase |
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Kraft Foods Inc. |
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Buck Consultants |
Levi Strauss & Co. |
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Campbell Soup Company |
Lowe’s |
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Cargill Incorporated |
Marriott International, Inc. |
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Caterpillar, Inc. |
Merck & Co., Inc. |
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Cerner Corporation |
Nokia |
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Chevron |
Northrop Grumman Corporation |
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OptumHealth |
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Cisco Systems, Inc. |
Paychex, Inc. |
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Costco Wholesale Corporation |
R.R. Donnelley |
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CVS Caremark |
Safeway, Inc. |
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Deere & Company |
Sprint Corporation |
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Take Care Health Systems |
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The Home Depot |
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The Walt Disney Company |
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General Mills, Inc. |
Thomson Reuters |
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Time Warner |
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Hannaford Brothers Company |
Towers Watson |
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H-E-B Grocery Company |
US Airways |
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H.J. Heinz |
Wegmans Food Markets |
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Honeywell |
Wellness & Prevention, Inc. |
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Whirlpool Corporation |
Don’t forget to make hotel reservations using the special conference room rates at the Grand Hyatt Washington after completing conference registration.
Questions? Contact
Secure Your Sponsorship Opportunity Now for Business Health Agenda 2011!
March 9-11, 2011
Grand Hyatt Washington,
Limited non-session sponsorship opportunities are still available for current members on a first-come first-serve basis.
If you’re interested in sponsoring and would like to receive a copy of the sponsorship solicitation packet, please contact Matt Sonduck.
Consumer-Directed Health Care - Conference Call
August 24, 2010
2:00-3:00 pm ET
The topic for the next conference call is: Engagement in Health: Hard Line Approaches to Win the Battle Against Inertia.
If you would like to participate in this roundtable discussion, please contact Brenna Shebel.
Please save the following dates on your calendar for 2010 (all calls will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET):
September 28: Helping Employees Use Cost and Quality Information to Make Better Health Care Decisions
October 26: Getting Ready for Open Enrollment
Notes From Previous Calls:
June 22: Evaluating CDHP Performance from a Health Plan Administration Perspective
May 25: Tiered Contributions Associated with Health and Condition Management
The monthly calls provide a forum for HR/Benefits Professionals to share ideas, strategies and challenges in implementing a consumerism strategy. Each call is a facilitated, roundtable discussion designed to encourage an employer-to-employer dialogue.
Benefit Communications Benchmarking - Conference Call
The next conference call on Benefits Communications Benchmarking will be held on September 10, 2010 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET.
The topics will be: Social Media and Vendor Integration/Management - Communications.
For more information, please contact Brenna Shebel.
Reducing Costs in an Era of Reform: Benchmarking with Large Employers
September 13, 2010
Grand Hyatt Hotel in
Register now for our Employers’ Pre-conference
Please view the agenda and register today.
Space is limited and participation will be limited to 2 people per company, so register early! As always, the Employers’ Benchmarking
Updated: Screening Mammography: Examining the Effectiveness of New Technologies - Benefit Manager Guide
Examines new and traditional breast cancer screening methods and makes benefit design and member education recommendations.
The Business Group continues to synthesize articles about pandemic influenza and preparedness initiatives. Please click here to access the most recent Pandemic Flu Alert.
Please update your
Health Care Costs & Prescription Drugs
War Supplemental Bill Includes Ban on Deals that Delay Market Entry of Generic Drugs
July 15, 2010
The Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being
The Institute is currently working on: evaluating the business case for employer investment in physical activity; applying behavioral economic principles to health and wellness programs; using health champions as a cost-effective engagement strategy; and lessons learned from Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles. 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.
Global Health Benefits Institute
Website Orientation Webinars
The
- Tuesday, July 27 – 2 pm ET
- Tuesday, August 10 – 12 pm ET
If you would like to participate, please contact Tim McManus at (202) 585-1831 or mcmanus@businessgrouphealth.org
Participation in the Global Health Benefits Institute
If you would like more information about the Global Health Benefits Institute, please contact
- WISCORESM, the Wellness Impact Scorecard
July 20, 2010
- Health Reform Implementation Forum
July 16 and July 2, 2010
- Promoting a Healthy Global Workforce through Effective Communication – Part 1
Health Behavior Theory and Model Overview
July 15, 2010
All webinar recordings and slides are available online.
If you need additional help with a password or any other service, please contact the Membership & Member Services Department.