Making the most of your telemedicine benefits

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that virtual communication has provided ease and convenience when trying to connect with others. While most of us may be feeling “Zoom fatigue” from our everyday jobs, video and phone appointments are extremely helpful and have become more prominent in the health care world. Telemedicine has made health care more efficient by providing remote access to a variety of medica
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Three Ways to Engage Employees With an Organizational Mission

Employees are more likely to be engaged and loyal to organizations with a mission they believe in and trust. An organizational mission, sometimes called a mission statement, is a brief, broad statement about a company’s goals and how it intends to meet them. Cultural values are a way for the organization to achieve its mission. The values define employee behavioral expectations and explain how leadership expect
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What employers need to know about the PWFA and PUMP Acts

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) were expanded to include more protections for employees who lactate. These new provisions affect all workplaces in the U.S. and are now in effect. The PUMP Act applies to all businesses with more than 50 employees. Companies with fewer than 50 employees are also affected unless the business can pr
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4 Steps to Managing Mental Health at Your Organization

Supporting your employees and their mental health is something that a successful organization prioritizes. It’s important to remember that mental health is just as important to maintain as physical health. Healthy employees mentally and physically are beneficial to the whole organization. Mental health issues can lead to lack of concentration, loss of interest and mood changes, which can ultimately affect work perfor
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An update on negotiations between BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

For our clients who are insured through BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, we understand the challenges that arose once the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare system was no longer an in-network provider. If you are one of those impacted by the situation, CanopyNation can be your source so you can maintain continuity of your care. BCBS-TN members still have access to the care, treatments and procedures they rely on. Ther
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Long-term Care Insurance: Is it Worth It?

More employers are adding options for long-term care insurance to their employee benefits packages. As the average age of our nation’s population increases and life spans extend longer, the U.S. is seeing a growing need for long-term care. Most people forget to plan their health care coverage past retirement, and health plans like Medicare and private health insurance plans typically do not cover expenses for ongoing
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Gauging your employees’ health care literacy

Health care is a complex web of jargon that can even make the most seasoned human resources professionals scratch their heads. With seemingly constant changes and shifting regulation deadlines, it’s no surprise that employees may seem disengaged from their health care. Are you doing your part to keep your employees informed about their benefits? Employee education is the first step to making them active health care p
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Containing Costs of Chronic Health Conditions

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 6 in 10 U.S. adults have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 adults have two or more conditions. Furthermore, chronic diseases are the leading drivers of the nation’s $4.1 trillion in annual health care costs and are a significant source of financial pain for employers. What differentiates chronic health care from other types of care? Chronic health conditions re
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Six Employee Retention Strategies for the New Year

In 2022, many economists predicted a “Great Resignation” that would stem from many employees simply quitting. Instead, workers have sought out better jobs. As such, experts have begun referring to the current situation as the “Great Reshuffle.” But regardless of why they may be leaving, retaining top performers remains a struggle for employers. Going into 2023, it’s a good idea to make employee retention a resolution
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