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Q. Why is there so may uninsured people in America?A. There are over 44 million uninsured people in this country and over 75 million underinsured because of three main factors:1. Insurance rates continue to rise each year by 10-25% forcing many people to drop their health insurance.2. Layoffs in. . .

South Florida Employees Reduce Work Hours by 15% to Care ...

Seventeen percent (17%) of caregivers quit their jobs to provide care for aging family members, and another 15% reduce their work hours to assist their loved ones. This shocking loss of employee productivity is hitting South Florida businesses very hard as more Boomers have senior parents who req. . .

Do you know the Difference between Rates and Wages?

The difference between rates and wages is not always clear to newly self-employed people and their wage-earning clients.Both look similar on the surface; both are expressed in dollars and cents per hour. But they each represent something very different.Wages are the payment a worker receives for . . .

How HIPAA Security Policies Affect Corporate E-mail Systems

Although considered by many to be the sole concern of health care providers, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) affects nearly all companies that regularly transmit or store employee health insurance information. HIPAA was signed into law in 1996 and it's original pur. . .

African American Women Need Earlier Screening for Breast ...

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for women, ages 40-55, and African American women under the age of 45 are more likely to develop breast cancer than any other group of women in the US.Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer; every 12 minutes a woman dies fro. . .

Alert: New HIPAA Rules Could Affect Your Organization

Failure to adhere to the new guidelines could cost your company rup to $250,000 per infraction!rrOn April 21, 2005 (just over three weeks from today), a new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule goes into effect. The requirements of this rule, which are basica. . .

Staying healthy while traveling

Your good health is paramount while traveling and taking simple precautions can drastically reduce your chances of falling ill.Health InsuranceAn insurance package that covers your health, possessions and cancellations is imperative.ImmunizationsImmunizations are critical – especially if you are . . .

Caregiver Stress Accounts for 27% Increase in Health Insu...

The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases: • Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving are a reality in the workplace of today and the future. Workers are torn between the demands of their job and the ability to p. . .

Alert: New HIPAA Rules Could Affect Your Organization's E...

On April 21, 2005, a new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule went into effect. The requirements of this rule, which are basically information security best practices, focus on the three cornerstones of a solid information security infrastructure: confidential. . .

South Florida Employers Lose $6100 Annually in Productivi...

The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases: •Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving are a reality in the workplace of today and the future. Workers are torn between the demands of their job and the ability to p. . .

Finding Hair Loss Treatments That Fit Within Your Budget

Hair loss treatments can be very expensive and although most people want to try to regain their full head of hair they cannot afford them. There are surgical measures for hair loss treatments that could cost as much as $9000 and this cost is not covered by any health insurance plan. This is becau. . .

Quality Care Options Announces New Employee Benefit Solution

Quality Care Options announces a revolutionary employee benefit that enables employers to be more competitive while saving expenses associated with caring for an employee’s elderly parent. Quality Care Options (QCO) is the first and only organization to offer access to elder care services that ha. . .

Start a Medical Transcription At Home Career!

As a medical transcriptionist, I do get asked several times a month, how I got started in this business. So many people nowadays want to work from home, especially mothers with young children. That’s the primary reason I started my home business ten years ago, so I could be there for my daughter.. . .

Survey Finds… 81% of Americans Believe the Government is ...

Rockville, MD (July 4, 2005) – Two-thirds of Americans indicated in a recent national survey that they believe the government has financial programs they would be eligible for but don’t know enough about them to apply – primarily because the government is not doing a sufficient enough job of lett. . .

What Kind Of Business Are You Looking For?

What Kind Of Business Are You Looking For?When someone mentions a business, many of us would think that there is a need of huge capital, a shop or a store, employees, talents, and a pile of stocks.Money making methods used to be that way probably 50 or 100 years ago. Nowadays, if you look at a t. . .

What are you worth? A practical insight into covering up

Almost anything can be insured these days: breasts, legs, your goldfish, your mental health, physical health, your own life, your child’s life. You can insure against the bad weather, good weather, political events….This week in Scotland, triathlon competitors were insured for £1 million in case . . .

Flying Without a Net

Flying Without a Net © 2003 Elena Fawkner One of the most exciting and daunting things about starting your own home-based business as your sole means of income is the reality that no one is responsible for your success or failure but you. The lure of the home-based business is undeniable. But bef. . .

Freelancers and Small Business Need a Budget

Article submitted by http://www.Allfreelancework.com - 1000s of freelance jobs, articles, and resources.For people with a salaried job, budgeting their income and expenses is an easy task. A regular paycheck comes in for them every two weeks with taxes and benefits already taken out. For them it . . .

Just Imagine!

Imagine, just for a minute that the real world started operatinglike the Internet does.First, we'd have a choice of two brands of everything. Instead ofdozens or even hundreds as we do now. Want soup, it's either brandA. or brand B. Need a new car, again, A. or B. (feel free tosubstitute IE for b. . .

Solve Your Health Care Headaches With A PEO!

Solve Your Health Care Headaches With A PEO!There are many complications to being a small business owner but none so pressing as the need for health, dental and life insurance. Many small business owners obtain coverage through the employment of their spouse. However, there are just as many small. . .

Walking for fitness. Selling your boss.

And I don’t mean selling your boss at the local flea market next Saturday morning. The focus of this article is trying to get a walking program started at the office or workplace.With winter finally finishing and warmer temperatures returning, you find yourself getting an itch to be outside inste. . .

A good dental insurance policy can make your smile brighter

Dental insurance is a type of insurance in which the beneficiary and the policy provider agree on a plan in which the policy provider pays for the dental services used. This dental service can be from the dentist, dental hygienist or any other person involved in dental health. In exchange for the. . .

Why Our Healthcare System Isn't Healthy

Most people are well aware that an estimated 45 million Americans currently do not have healthcare, but is the crisis simply the lack of health insurance or even the cost of health insurance? Is there a bigger underlying problem at the root of our healthcare system? Although the U.S. claims to ha. . .

Cookies aren't just for eating anymore

Confused about cookies? Not the chocolate chip variety; the computer-related kind. Here is some information that'll help you understand what cookies do, why they do it, and how to control them.First, a definition. Cookies are tiny text files which are placed on your computer's hard drive by a Web. . .

Cat insurance

Cat insurance can help you afford expensive medications for your cat.There are a lot of things that can happen to your cat as it gets older - from injuries to illnesses. For that reason, many cat owners have found it worthwhile to pay for cat insurance. Cat insurance is basically health insurance. . .

What Not to Tell Your Doctor?

For many years since medicine has been established as anethical profession and gained widespread credence peoplehave believed that they could and should tell their doctoreverything even remotely pertinent to their health and thatit was held in the strictest confidence. Furthermore, howcan the phy. . .

An Interesting Look At Tummy Tuck Cost

The cost of a tummy tuck is something to consider when making your ultimate decision. The fees vary and depend on the type of surgery performed, geographic location, hospital and anesthesia fees and other costs. Because a tummy tuck is almost always considered elective surgery, the procedure is u. . .

Checklist for Starting Your Home Business

by Lesley Spencer, MSc; Founder & President HBWM.com Inc.Once you have decided on your home business, you will need to take stepsto set it up. The following checklist should help you get your business offthe ground.__ Before you begin your home business, check the zoning ordinances inyour area. C. . .

Making Your Mark With The “Millennials”

Generation Y--The second-largest crop of young people in America's history, offspring of the Boomers—80 million of them, nearly 27 percent of the U.S. population—are in their late teens and 20s, and already a market force to be reckoned with.The Millennials are here big time! “They’re demanding t. . .

Financial Planning for Singles

Financial planning often gets a bad rap. Part of the problem is self-inflicted, since some industry participants would rather sell you a product than address your financial concerns. The process of planning is important, though, whether done with a professional or on your own. After all, you woul. . .

Tales from the Corporate Frontlines: Human Resources at Work

This article relates to the Human Resource Functions competency, commonly evaluated in employee satisfaction surveys. It reflects one employee's satisfaction with the manner in which her HR department carried out their work. This competency examines how your employees feel with regards to the qua. . .

The Benefits Of Incorporating Your Business

What do General Motors, Microsoft, AT&T and many other major businesses in America have in common? They’re corporations. A corporation is a separate legal entity that functions separate and apart from its shareholders or owners. You can incorporate on your own without an attorney, although it wou. . .

What is Pet Health Insurance?

Pet Health insurance can give you the peace of mind that you are covered against unexpected vet bills. Having a pet can be a costly affair when you consider such expenses as food, vaccinations and checkups. But did you know that the cost of surgery can run into thousands of pounds? Would you be . . .