Flu Season Is Right Around the Corner
By James Davis | HR Daily Advisor It’s hard to imagine, but flu season is almost upon us once again. Today we are joined by Jocelyn Sivalingam, M.D., F.A.C.P., and
6 Ways to Fix Mistakes on Your Medical Bills
Here’s how to clear up inaccurate charges and get the reimbursement you’re owed By Penelope Wang | Consumer Reports When it comes to fighting medical bills, consumers are at a disadvantage
How a Patient Advocate Helps You Navigate the Medical System
By Nellie Huang | Kiplinger This professional can sort through your care options or sort out medical or insurance snafus. When Richard Crestani had eye surgery three years ago, an
Employees Suffering Losses from Addiction Lose Their Jobs Last
James Davis | HR Daily Advisor At the recent #SHRM2018, I attended a session entitled “Addressing Prescription Overuse in the Workplace,” given by Norbert J. Alicea, Executive Vice President with
Ask the Expert Episode 16 – Encouraging Proper Use of the ER with Amy Kinsley
Episode 16: Encouraging Proper Use of the ER The ER can be an invaluable resource when employees face a medical emergency. However, choosing the ER when other alternatives may be
Employers must be aware of drug abuse
By Chrstine Hansen | The Daily Record (Md.) In a 2017 survey conducted by the National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating preventable deaths at work, more than
The Truth About the Opioid Crisis at Work
By Dave Shadovitz | HR Executive The workplace is the perfect place for intervention, experts suggest. Attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual conference who were in search
Workplaces fighting opioid addiction as percentage of users at work grows
By Simon Shaykhet | 7ABC Action News (WXYZ-TV) Opioid abuse in the US is staggering. One place you may not think of it being a problem is at work, but
Employers must step up to address substance abuse
By Nick Otto | Employee Benefit News Employers weighing how to deal with substance abuse issues among their workforce are facing an expensive task as the cost of abuse continues