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preventive care for kidsThere is nothing like a child’s silly grin or hilarious laugh to make parents smile.

To ensure kids enjoy good health throughout their school-age years, parents need to take advantage of health screenings available through health clinics and physician offices. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of health care screenings by requiring most insurance plans to pay for preventive care evaluations.

National health experts have developed suggested guidelines for screening tests. However, some doctors and health insurance companies may have different frequency preferences. Prior to scheduling a recommended evaluation, parents should verify their insurance coverage. Here’s a list of health screening options for school-age kids under 20 years old: View full article »

smilingResults from national surveys often reinforce that employees want insurance benefits for themselves and their families. So the challenge for employers is identifying the best ways to educate employees on the value and components of their benefit plans.

But what if they’re single and just starting out? Younger employees often enjoy excellent health and may not understand why they need to take advantage of preventive health screenings available through their insurance plans. Often they are unaware that these tests may identify potential health concerns they could face in the future. If problems are detected, they can change their lifestyle habits at a younger age and possibly avoid more serious medical conditions when they’re older. View full article »

smiling employeeIn the 1700s, American politician Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” His sage advice initially applied to fighting fires. But today it applies across the board, especially when it comes to maintaining good health.

Medical professionals have embraced Franklin’s philosophy, emphasizing the benefits of preventive health tests that often can identify signs of potential disease or other medical problems. And the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of healthcare screenings with its requirement that most insurance plans pay for preventive care.

As the American workforce ages, preventive care options are an important tool for early detection of possible health problems. But scheduling these important screenings often is dependent upon a referral from a physician’s office. View full article »

weight controlObesity is considered a top factor in lost productivity at American businesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least one-third of American adults and one-sixth of children are overweight and considered obese. While this fact is startling, the following related statistics are overwhelming: View full article »

Social media has dramatically changed the way we communicate. Ten years ago memorandums and postage-paid letters were the preferred methods for sharing information, but today people spend more time communicating through email or texting on their phones, touch pads or other mobile devices.

Surveys indicate that up to 80 percent of Americans now routinely visit more than 500 health information sites on the Web to research problems or concerns. Another study discovered that more than 40 percent of Web users also use social media tools, including Facebook®, Twitter®, blogs or news services, to learn more about health problems. These are not surprising numbers, given our society’s demand for instant information and preferences for personalized communication. View full article »

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