HHS chief pleads health reform case to HR/benefits pros

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius told a group of benefits executives and corporate leaders that their companies’ agenda for health care reform is a high priority within her department and the Obama administration.

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Coca-Cola retools wellness strategy

Create a wellness philosophy first and then build your programs around that philosophy, Mary Williams, senior counsel of global compensation and benefits, at Coca-Cola Co. told attendees at a conference on employer-sponsored health benefits.

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Identity theft still cause for concern

There are fresh reminders about the importance of identity theft protection in the worksite market.

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Podcast: Dependent eligibility audits offer major cost savings

Health plans can save a bundle by identifying covered dependents who are not actually eligible for coverage. Ceridian Benefits Services' Jon Attwooll explains what's at stake and how a dependent eligibility audit is conducted.

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Social media benefit communication picks up speed

More employers are jumping on the social media bandwagon to savvily communicate with their employees. But, are they taking too big a risk when they attempt to convey complex messaging about corporate strategy and benefits using platforms employees tend to associate with fun, not business?

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