Americans miss 24.5 million workdays each year due to “occupational asthma” and lose energy and focus due to sneezing, coughing and watery eyes. And these numbers are getting worse as the number of people with allergies is increasing and global warming, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, is fueling longer allergy seasons. With the EPA saying the lingering cold … [More]
Business Healthcare Service Guide
Here is a listing of healthcare service by category compiled by In Business Magazine and published in the April 2014 issue. Associations & Government Arizona Dental Association 3193 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale (480) 344-5777 azda.org Arizona Foundation for Medical Care 326 E. Coronado Rd., Phoenix (602) 252-4042 azfmc.com Arizona Health Care … [More]
Employers Benefit from Wellness Plans and Consumer Accountability
“An employer is making a serious mistake to not offer wellness, whether or not he offers a benefits plan,” says Bill Weaver, managing partner of Focus Benefits Group. To be sure, there is an impact on workers’ compensation, but an employee’s wellness also affects his or her job performance, and Weaver observes the concept goes beyond just not having a cold to encompass overall … [More]