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Read about leading practices in employee benefits.
Friday, 05 October 2018 13:53
HR360 – A complimentary HR tool from Fall River Employee Benefits
Written by Juliet Fitzgibbons
Fall River clients have complimentary access to HR360, a comprehensive online Human Resources portal designed to help you comply with employment and benefit laws in all 50 states. With HR360, you’ll find easy, step-by-step guidance on a broad range of laws and policies. Even non-clients can check it out at…
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Friday, 07 September 2018 15:50
Five More Tips to EMPOWER your employees to be smart consumers of health care!
Written by Gaby Baughn
We wrote a blog article in April about Consumerism and how to empower your employees to be smart consumers of health care. We know how difficult and confusing benefits can be, so check out these five additional tips to continue this education for your employees to enable them to advocate…
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At Fall River we are committed to helping our members understand their health benefits and provider bills. We know that navigating the benefits world can be confusing, and unfortunately, we are seeing more and more claims situations that prove it’s getting ever more complicated. Here are recent examples of some…
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Current benefit plans have given more purchasing and decision-making power to the members with higher out-of-pocket responsibilities. Members do not always understand what their benefit plans cover, and the costs associated to that coverage, which can cause a lot of confusion and frustration. We at Fall River Employee Benefits understand…
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Tuesday, 27 February 2018 11:46
Increased Costs Due to Unnecessary Medical Care and Insufficient Member Education
Written by Gaby Baughn
Recent articles from Benefits Pro and National Public Radio (NPR) claim that many patients are receiving unnecessary or “low-value” medical procedures, which are significantly increasing health care costs. According to Benefits Pro, “health care consumers are sinking $25 billion a year on low-value procedures”. The Washington Health Alliance, after reviewing…
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Wednesday, 13 December 2017 12:33
Six Steps to Creating an Inclusive Workplace in a #MeToo World
Written by Juliet Fitzgibbons
Guest Article by Reagan Freed, Principal Consultant for Solvere HR Consulting Sexual harassment claims are rising at an alarming rate. The need for immediate action in response to these trends should be a priority for every organization. The growing “#MeToo” movement has given employees a platform to share their story…
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Wednesday, 15 November 2017 17:02
Remind Your Employees of “Use It or Lose It” Deadline
Written by Juliet Fitzgibbons
The end of the year is quickly approaching which means several plans, such as Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), are ending for the 2017 year*. Depending on the details of those contracts (and whether they contain a rollover, carryover or grace period provision), employees have until…
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Generic drugs are a cheaper option than brand-name drugs, and work just as well for the vast majority of people. According to the FDA, the savings reach as much as 90% when prescribing generic vs. brand-name, saving consumers up to $10 billion every year. Despite this cost advantage, there are…
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Wednesday, 26 July 2017 11:35
Do’s and Don’ts around Opiates in the Workplace
Written by Juliet Fitzgibbons
Opiate addiction is a major issue in the U.S., most of which originates from prescription opiates, which are surprisingly easy to obtain. In fact, an estimated 207 million prescriptions for opiates were dispensed in 2013 alone. Prescription opiate abusers are far more likely to eventually develop an addiction to an…
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Cyber security is a topic we all see and hear about every day, whether from friends, colleagues or the news. The reality is, cybersecurity attacks are becoming more constant and aggressive with their techniques and targets, and it is our responsibility to learn how to protect our businesses from attacks.…
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Are you tired of seeing your benefit costs skyrocket year after year? Frustrated about having little or no control over the cost of healthcare? These frustrations make some employers worry about the future of their benefits package, and thus, their ability to attract and retain the right workers.
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Evaluating your current benefit plan with the intent to attract and retain top talent is more crucial than ever. Benchmarking gives employers a chance to compare their current plan and contribution strategy to that elusive “standard practice.” Fall River helps its clients understand how they stack up, and we will…
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Tuesday, 07 February 2017 11:23
HR Responsibilities When an Employee Death Occurs
Written by Scott Nitowski
One of the most difficult times for any business is following the death of an employee. Thinking ahead and being prepared for this unfortunate circumstance will help ease the burden.
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Monday, 19 December 2016 17:54
Make a New Year’s Resolution to Reduce Your Healthcare Costs!
Written by Tonya Young
One of the root causes of rising healthcare costs is that services are often delivered in more costly locations than needed. Anyone who has attended a Fall River enrollment meeting knows that we continually educate employees about how accessing care in the right place can save time and money. One…
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