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Evaluating Gene Therapy Financing Programs

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

29 Mar 202229 Mar 2022

Gene therapies for rare health conditions have the potential to vastly improve or even save a health plan participant’s life, but they often come with a high price tag, sometimes extending into the millions of dollars. In one example, a treatment for […]

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How Can Employers Evaluate and Reduce Burnout?

Cara McMullin

16 Mar 202226 Apr 2022

The Foundation recently hosted a webinar titled “Preventing Burnout in the New Future of Work” with workplace well-being expert Jennifer Moss, author of The Burnout Epidemic. Moss will be a keynote speaker at the 32nd Annual Art & Science of Health Promotion […]

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Springing Forward at Work

Kathy Bergstrom, CEBS

10 Mar 202226 Apr 2022

Regardless of their views on the necessity of daylight saving time—which starts Sunday for many in the United States and Canada—employers should pay attention to how springing forward (and falling back) affects their workers, experts say. Setting the clock an hour ahead […]

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Coverage for COVID-19 Testing after FAQs 51 and 52 Released

Anne Newhouse, CEBS

08 Mar 202226 Apr 2022

Early in 2022, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury (the Departments) issued two sets of guidance in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQ) 51 (released January 10, 2022) and 52 (released February 4, 2022) explaining how […]

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The Next Level—Supporting Women’s Retirement Security

Cara McMullin

01 Mar 202226 Apr 2022

March is Women’s History Month in the U.S.! This month is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women to history in countless fields. The 2022 Women’s History Month theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” This theme is “both a tribute […]

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New Talking Benefits Episode: Apprenticeship 101

Anne Patterson

24 Feb 202224 Feb 2022

Registered apprenticeships have played an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. These structured training programs combine on-the-job training with extensive technical instruction in a highly skilled occupation and are always evolving. In this Talking Benefits podcast episode, we […]

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Black History Month—Time to Review DEI Plans

Cara McMullin

17 Feb 202217 Feb 2022

February is Black History Month in Canada and the U.S.! It’s a time to honor the legacy and contributions people of African descent have made to the history, society and culture of both nations. One of the most impactful ways your organization […]

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Establishing an Effective Worksite Marijuana Policy

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15 Feb 202215 Feb 2022

These days, the United States has a patchwork of marijuana-related laws and statutes that can leave employers feeling lost. In his session entitled “The Marijuana Problem” from the recent Institute for Apprenticeship, Training and Education Programs conference, Mark Belland, Esq., of O’Brien, […]

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The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: 10 DC Plan Takeaways

Justin Held, CEBS

09 Feb 202209 Feb 2022

According to The Multiemployer Retirement Plan Landscape: A 15-Year Look (2004-2018), the average defined contribution (DC) plan account balance increased from increased from $18,300 at the end of 2004 to $42,300 at the end of 2018, while aggregate disbursements also grew. The […]

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Mental Health and COVID-19 Challenges in Apprenticeship Programs – New Survey Reveals Issues and Solutions

Cara McMullin

03 Feb 202203 Feb 2022

Apprenticeships play an essential role in the development of a highly trained workforce. Today, apprenticeship programs face new challenges while building on their successes, according to recent survey results from the International Foundation. The 2022 report Top Trends in Apprenticeship Programs reveals […]