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8 little-known benefits of employee assistance programs

Insperity

Healthcare providers. Many EAPs offer free legal consultations with a pre-approved roster of attorneys, with continued legal services offered at a discount. Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders and other healthcare directives. Often, employees will get a free initial consultation with a discount on continued services.

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False Information in UK Package Inserts for Antidepressants About a Chemical Imbalance

Mad in America

O n 20 January 2025, I notified the UK drug regulator, the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that the package inserts for antidepressantscalled patient information leaflets (PIL)contain false statements about depression being caused by a chemical imbalance.

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4 steps leaders can take to improve America’s broken healthcare system

Work Life

Despite investing over $236 billion in healthcare innovation in recent years, the U.S. healthcare system, but why is it that the healthcare industry lags others in its ability to adjust and innovate? What does ideal healthcare industry leadership look like?  health outcomes are far behind fellow OECD countries.

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COVID-19 vaccinations for employees: Can employers mandate it?

Insperity

It’s critical to consult with HR experts to handle these situations in an optimal way. That’s why many business owners and leaders opt to consult with experienced HR personnel, a professional employer organization (PEO) or legal resources to help minimize risks and potential liability. Religious beliefs. Incentivizing vaccines.

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 1, Part 3)

Mad in America

Healthcare is Broken: How to Fix It. In this blog, he addresses healthcare’s focus on back end treatment rather than front end treatment: treating the symptoms rather than the causes of the health condition. Unfortunately, healthcare belief and opinion rather than science seem to rule too much of healthcare today.

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Express Scripts: Making Healthcare Affordable for Americans

Spiceworks

Kyle Amelung, PharmD, a Senior Clinical Consultant at Express Scripts shares some key insights into pharmacy benefit management, the role of technology in healthcare and Express Scripts’ vision for the future.

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Small Businesses Wellness Program Ideas: Creating Affordable Programs

WellSteps

Leverage Partnerships: Make use of existing relationships between healthcare providers, wellness organizations, or insurance brokers and you – such as discounts on rates or free services add-ons that can stretch your budget further. By allocating resources towards such initiatives, you’ll maximize their return.