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News You Can Use: Relax, mental health parity won't cost as much as you think

I bring you good news on health care (because I know you sure could use it!) via the good folks at Segal: Health care costs will not skyrocket as originally anticipated with the arrival of the new Mental Health Parity Act. In fact, the costs will barely put a dent in the budget. …
Dispatch from SHRM '09: Despite reduced benefits, workers remain loyal

Companies are scaling back on some employee benefits, but not all, said Dr. Steve Williams, director of research at SHRM, during a press conference at the organization's 61st Annual Conference and Exposition in New Orleans.
Getting a second opinion can save lives and money

Consider the patient whose physician said to him, 'You have a brain tumor and I recommend you have surgery as soon as possible.' The 62-year-old soon-to-be-retired man obviously did not relish the thought of brain surgery as he neared retirement. After all, his only symptom was slight facial drooping.

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Safeguarding workers while complying with gun laws

James P. Anelli, a labor and employment attorney at the New Jersey-based law firm of LeClairRyan, talks with Associate Editor Lydell Bridgeford about how employers can strike a balance between creating a safe work environment and complying with state gun laws.
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Benefitnews Bookstore

In the Benefitnews Bookstore, U.S. and Canadian employers can choose from among the newest titles and benefits classics from the most respected publisher in the business ... the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
DOL issues final regs on investment advice

The Department of Labor recently finalized regulations that would make it much easier for participants of 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts to receive investment advice.
Benefits CE

Members can find discounted classes through the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans.
Pharmacy management white papers available

Looking to keep drug benefit costs low? Read all about pharmacy benefit management programs, generics and specialty drugs in a new white paper series from our partner, the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute.
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