by Rory Akers, JD | December 19, 2018 | ADA, DOL, EEOC, GINA, Wellness, Workplace Wellness
As the year draws to a close and we prepare to welcome 2019, recent litigation involving workplace wellness programs provides important reminders about how these programs should be structured and administered. Department of Labor actively auditing for wellness...
by Shealynn Buck, MD | October 10, 2018 | Benefits Communication, Health Risk Solutions, Mental health, Workplace Wellness
Looking back, you might long for the days of your youth, free from the burdens of work, bills and the responsibilities of adulthood. It is easy to dismiss the pressures of adolescence and the stresses that come with growing up. Young people face a lot of change in a...
by | March 9, 2016 | Health Risk Solutions, Preventive Care, Workplace Wellness
As employer sponsored programs gain momentum, more and more creative solutions are being offered to help motivate employees toward changing behaviors. In an effort to improve employee health, fitness devices have quickly become a powerful way to incent goal setting...
by Larry Levy, MD | February 25, 2016 | Health Risk Solutions, Preventive Care, Workplace Wellness
If, like me, you’ve been waiting for some good news related to the Zika virus, we finally have some. A rapid test for detecting the virus has been developed by two major Texas health centers, according to an announcement they made earlier this week. The test offers...
by | December 8, 2015 | Health Risk Solutions, Workplace Wellness
Fitness applications seem to be everywhere these days and they can track nearly everything about you. There are the usual suspects that help you track what you eat, your activity levels, your heart rate and your stress levels. More unusual apps help you monitor your...
by Mark Rodrigues | October 14, 2015 | Health Risk Solutions, Workplace Wellness
Are wellness programs on the decline? Do employees resent them, and do employers see their investments as a waste of time and resources? If you buy into some recently published articles, you might think the answer to all three questions is a resounding yes. Two of the...
