Incorporating Digital Health in Your 2021 Wellness Programs
As we head into 2021, employers are looking to turn the page on a tough year. However, the push for digital health and wellness programs is still prevalent and should be part of your 2021 plan. As many organizations remain remote, employees are missing out on health and wellness perks that were available while working in the office. It is important for employers to keep their employees motivated to stay healthy, especially through the winter months.
Flu Vaccine Gift Cards for Medicare & Medicaid Members
We’re on the precipice of what is being called a “twindemic,” the possibility that we’ll be managing both the spread of influenza and a new wave of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Such a scenario has the potential to put patients at higher risk for infection, as well as put hospitals at risk for becoming overwhelmed.
3 Reasons to Use Healthy Incentives for Medicaid Enrollees
Do you use your health plan as a trusted advisor to guide your healthy lifestyle initiatives? If you do, you’re not alone. Health plan enrollees, especially those enrolled in public health plans like Medicaid, look for guidance and incentive reinforcement on how to live a healthy lifestyle. This interaction is crucial as it not only encourages healthy behavior but also helps reduce overall plan costs.
Let's Talk About Employee Flu Shots
The flu is no laughing matter. Each year there are more than 111 million sick days taken from the flu which leads to 7 billion dollars in lost productivity. Flu season officially starts in October and ends in May, making summer the ideal time to start preparing your workforce. This can mean educating people on simple things they can do in order to stay healthy; like washing their hands throughout the day, carrying tissues, and drinking the recommended 64 ounces of water every day. So what can you, the employer do? Provide employee flu shots.
Scrip Fundraising Programs: What Are They & How Do They Work?
Scrip fundraising programs offer a unique, year-round solution for organizations to generate much-needed funds. While they were once primarily used by churches and schools, scrip programs are now expanding to other nonprofits, sports teams, and community groups. By leveraging the power of everyday purchases, these programs create a win-win scenario for families and organizations alike.
