The Medicare Rights Center, the largest and most reliable independent source of Medicare information and assistance in the United States, works tirelessly to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through its counseling, advocacy, and educational programs. To assist the modern workforce, Medicare Rights also partners with OpenSesame to make its comprehensive online Medicare curriculum, Medicare Interactive Pro (MI Pro), accessible directly through OpenSesame’s website. ... [more]
Healthy individuals are supposed to be getting at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise in a week, and sometimes that’s often hard to do for full-time employees. After coming home from work, all you want to do is pass out or relax. So why not make some time during the workday to get some physical exercise in? Here are 5 benefits of exercise in the workplace! ... [more]
With hectic schedules and differing priorities, it can be difficult for employees to find the time to focus on their health. A study by the Society for Human Resource Management looked into some of the health risk factors affecting American employees. Among other factors, they found that 49% are physically inactive, 43% have high stress, and 76% do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. ... [more]
Rapid adoption of health IT has transformed healthcare over the last five years. Hospitals have long relied on digital technology, but for many ambulatory providers working in smaller practices, the switch to Electronic Health Records (EHRs) has been recent and rapid. It was driven by the government’s Meaningful Use Program, which helped to pay for the new systems. In fact, by April 2015, the government had spent about $30 billion on the effort, transforming the use of technology in medical practices. ... [more]
This week, we’re celebrating Patient Safety Week! We’ve all had that one (or more) sub-optimal experience at the doctor’s office. Whether it’s a general doctor, a surgeon, or your dentist ... [more]
We’re officially into flu season; is your workplace prepared? It’s important employees know the plan for illness and what your company’s policies are on issues like working remotely and sick days. Caution is best; if you’re feeling ill, evaluate your symptoms and make the call whether the signs point to being too sick for the office. Preventing illness from spreading through your office keeps employees, partners, and customers happy and healthy. After all, sick workers are unproductive workers! ... [more]
Stress is a topic we hear about and experience all too often. Too much work, too little time off, not enough time to get that big presentation done, and excessive amounts of time spent away from our friends and families. All of these things can lead to stress. Ask almost anyone and they will agree with you: our lives our full of stress; stress is bad and we need to reduce the amount we have in our lives by whatever means necessary. Ask a biologist though, and they will give you a very different answer. According to recent stress-related research, we need stress in our lives to be able to function. ... [more]
May is Mental Health America’s 65th Mental Health Awareness Month; the theme for 2014 is “Mind Your Health.” I have my undergraduate degree in psychology, so this is a month and topic I’m passionate about and excited to explore further. Throughout the month, I’ll be covering a variety of mental health and general psychology topics! ... [more]
Chances are, you’ve experienced significant work stress at some point, especially at this time of year. The holiday season can bring a whole new level of stress and worry at work; when the stress moves beyond typical holiday worry, do you know your responsibilities as an employer in dealing with mental health issues? ... [more]
Workplace stress and mental health problems can have detrimental effects on your company’s bottom line. Part I of our two part series explores the costs of workplace stress through this infographic. Check back tomorrow for Part II to learn what you can do to support your employees and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding mental health. ... [more]
