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Internet-based enrollment and communications: a primer for HR and benefit plan sponsors

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A Web site on the Internet offers employees 24-hour access to personal, retirement and benefit plan information. This method reduces cost by eliminating the use of paper. It also simplifies enrolment processing by using the hypertext mark up language (HTML). However, limited applications can be offered to companies with employees who have weak computer skills compared to firms with highly computer literate employees.

Telegraph & other communications, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Retirement Benefits, Usage, Innovations, Internet, Internet services, Technology application

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Understanding medical cost trend: a primer

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An analysis of medical cost trend rates reveals that point of service projections currently stand at 7.4% with demographic factors expected to push corporate and employee expenditures higher and higher. Better vendor management, continual analysis to improve overall workforce health, improved productivity and maintaining healthier employees all add up to reduce the impact of increasing healthcare costs.

Employee Benefits & Services, Analysis, Medical economics, Compensation management, Employee benefits

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Account based healthcare: a strategic context for plan sponsors

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The relevance of employee healthcare benefit plans in a company is discussed. The design and implementation of healthcare benefit plans is presented in detail.

Strategy & planning, Management dynamics, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists, Occupational Health Clinics, Management, Planning, Design and construction, Occupational health services, Associations, institutions, etc., Company business management, Company business planning, Organizations

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