The widely shared story about 27-year-old Tim Harris, Young entrepreneur’s life defined by dreams, not disabilities, is an uplifting reminder about the power of focusing on the abilities of individuals. Although Harris was born with […]
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Sequester Cuts Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
Even as small and other businesses are struggling to cope with rising rates and impending new rules under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), small businesses now must deal with being sideswiped by […]
NHI Says Coordinated Care Can Reduce Disabled’s High ER Use; System Contains Many Barriers To Providing This Care
Working-age adults with disabilities account for a disproportionately high amount of annual emergency department visitors, reports a comparison study from National Institutes of Health (NIA)researchers. As emergency department care may not be the best to […]
Look At Mental Health Care For Part Of The Solution To Prevent A Future Newtown Tragedy
As American’s struggle in the wake of the heartbreaking massacre of 20 children and 6 teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last week to understand and find effective ways to prevent tragedies like […]
NIH “Weight of the Nation” and Other NIH Resources To Help Employees, Families Fight Obesity
Coincident with annual Hurricane Season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging all Americans to mark National Preparedness Month during September by preparing a family emergency plan during September. While important for all Americans, this […]
Just Say No To Bullying!
Bullying is a much bigger problem in U.S. communities than many recognize. The victims of bullying are everywhere. Bullying affects popular as well as less popular kids and adults throughout our homes and communities. If […]
NIH “Weight of the Nation” and Other NIH Resources To Help Employees, Families Fight Obesity
While tight budgets may require employers, families and communities to cut back on a broad range of expenditures, limited budge Employers, communities and families struggling to find affordable resources to promote and manage obesity and other wellness […]
Effective Wellness Programs Possible Despite Tight Budgets
While tight budgets preventing many businesses from investing in wellness consulting resources, a tight budget doesn’t mean your company, church, or other group can’t have a thriving wellness program. Wellness is a culture. While the resources and advice of consultants and bells and whistles can be helpful sometimes, the inability to afford them doesn’t mean that your organization or group can’t have a healthy and effective wellness program.
Surgeon General Launches Program To Fight Youth Smoking Health Risks
Administration launches new campaign to fight health risks from youth smoking.
Controlling Costs Through Rationing End of Life Care
In the struggle to control health care costs, reported expenditures end of life expenditures often are a prime target for cost containment and cost cutting. While health care expenditures tend to significantly increase with age, American […]