Blogs / 2012 / April

We’re glad to see more companies are starting to use social media! But we’re still surprised by how many don’t think it’s possible or are worried about non-existent privacy concerns. Companies that aren’t using social media are missing out on an e... more...

So, it’s time for your Health Benefit renewal meeting with one of your oldest clients. This year, like last year and the five years before that, you will be delivering a renewal increase, reviewing other carrier rate options, and considering downgrad... more...

Last month I posted information about a chart pack tracking health care costs in Massachusetts, which showed that the introduction of health reform into Massachusetts has not accelerated the cost trend. In the comments section, Erick Novack wrote: ... more...

At Benz, we talk about wellness programs so much that even our Office Manager Phoebe knows the ins and outs of how they all work. She recently sent out this great note to the team: Hi, everyone - I read these tips recently and was happy to see th... more...

According to Harvard Law professor Einer Elhauge, in 1790 the first Congress, which included 20 framers of the Constitution, passed a law mandating that shipowners purchase medical insurance for their seamen. The bill was signed into law by President... more...

This is a guest post by Barbra Rabson, Executive Director of Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP), on the occasion of the release of MHQP’s latest clinical quality report. As Massachusetts policymakers debate what can be done to tame risin... more...

Deloitte recently published its Human Capital Trends Report for 2012. The report highlights trends that are driving HR organizations to make leaps in capabilities and performance—ranging from globalization, to risk management, to utilizing cloud s... more...