Harrison J. Newman

Ready to take control of your future? Our Medication Assisted Treatment (OBAT) provides comprehensive support for those facing substance use disorders. Let us help you build a customized plan for recovery that empowers you to live life fully. Call us today! #WorcesterMA #PsychiatricServices #AddictionSupport

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Age-Friendly Insights Poll from The John A. Hartford Foundation: ➡️The vast majority of adults favor policies that assist older adults with dementia and their family caregivers with 92% supporting training to improve caregiving Read more and download the insights guide here --> https://hubs.li/Q02HY2CL0 #dementiacaregiving #dementiasupport #dementiatraining #caregiversupport #dementiaawareness

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📈 The 2024 Connecticut Workers' Compensation Commission (CT WCC) report reveals a troubling rise in occupational diseases. This trend underscores the need for stronger preventive measures and better protection for workers. In the face of increasing occupational health challenges, it's crucial for employers and policymakers to prioritize enhanced safety protocols and proactive health management. The insights from this report serve as a call to action for all industries to address these critical issues. Read more about the report and its findings linked below from WorkCompWire. I encourage us all to continue working together to ensure safer and healthier work environments for everyone. #OccupationalHealth #WorkersCompensation #WorkplaceSafety #ViscardiInsights #HealthManagement

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Healthcare affordability impacting your business? Tell us more about what you need to keep your employees - and your bottom line - healthy. Employer Survey: CT Employers and Healthcare Affordability Symposium https://lnkd.in/e9VEVS5B Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Connecticut Office of the State Comptroller

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Attention CT Employers... As was announced in May, the Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program has some changes effective October 1st that employers need to be aware of. These changes include: -- An expansion of the rights of sexual assault victims by allowing the victims to receive PFML benefits to seek care or participate in the criminal justice process, -- Victims are eligible to receive PFML compensation at the same time as compensation from the state’s victim compensation program, up to the employee’s regular rate of compensation on a combined basis, -- The law requires employers with at least three employees to provide up to 12 days of annual leave for specified purposes related to family violence or sexual assault, and -- The changes also include requiring all employers that pay wages to register with the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority and submit required reports. If you have question regarding your CT-PFML, please reach out and our compliance team can assist you.

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Commercial Property Insurance is increasingly expensive and hard to obtain. Find out why and what to do about it in this exclusive Alera Group report: https://ow.ly/ec3850TAc3L.

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A report titled “Patients With Aetna Could Lose Coverage At NJ’s Largest Health System In Just Weeks” was reported by Carolyn Lewis. The Story indicated that “New Jerseyans insured by Aetna could lose coverage for hospitals, clinics and doctors in the expansive Hackensack Health networks.” The key words in the descriptive phrase was “...insured by Aetna…” A more accurate description should have been “…New Jerseyans CONTROLLED by Aetna…” This isn’t anything new. We have seen that the same thing happened with Blue Cross in Nebraska and Central and Southern Illinois. We have seen it happen with United Health Care in Kansas City and Southeast Missouri. Those being affected by this so-called “loss of coverage” are not policyholders at this point they are victims of a system that quite frankly has become completely dysfunctional in our view. The main reason problems like this arise, is because we as consumers have given these so-called insurance companies control of our money to pay our medical bills. We, therefore, have given a blank check with no bounds to control our medical destiny. The simple solution to this practice is to stop giving the Aetna’s of the world control of our money. Every one of our groups is defensively set up that way and we can show you how to do so as well. To learn more, contact us. The Ecchic Group 314-997-8865 www.ecchic.com 11704 Lackland Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63146 Article: https://lnkd.in/ga5n-h-F

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Exploring insurance coverage for rehabilitation treatments can be quite intricate, especially when dealing with specific insurance providers like ConnectiCare. This section will delve into understanding ConnectiCare insurance and the benefits it offers in terms of covering rehab treatments.

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Commercial Property Insurance is increasingly expensive and hard to obtain. Find out why and what to do about it in this exclusive Alera Group report: https://ow.ly/bb2s50TA3LZ.

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How well do you know the Individual market? 🤔 Play along as Samantha Pipher from #MySavoyBenefits quizzes our partners at the NABIP NJ Conference. Whether you’re already a guru in selling Individual and Medicare or would like to learn more about these plans, we hope you’ll join us June 27 for our monthly Happy Hour webinar. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTfuc44F Did you get all the questions correct? Let us know in the comments below 💬 #MySavoyBenefits #SavoyEvent #medicareagent #medicarebroker #medicaresales #medicare #individualhealth #healthinsuranceagent #healthinsurancebroker #ACA #healthinsurancemarketplace

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Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner, and many people in Connecticut will be looking to sign up. This brings up the important question: How do I sign up for Medicare? Check out our latest blog post by our Retirement Healthcare Benefits Analyst for the best strategies on enrolling in Medicare in CT this year: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRBPxswq

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Tips and Strategies for De-Escalating Aggressive, Hostile, or Violent Patients

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Don't miss this informative webinar from our Brown & Brown Population Health team about about employees and musculoskeletal health!

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Independent Health recently became the only health insurance plan in New York state to achieve the new HEDIS Social Need Screening and Intervention (SNS) measure. This certification underscores how Independent Health is taking a proactive stance on driving its members into available community services that will improve their well-being. It accomplished this by partnering with wellconnected and our allco platform, a digital social care platform that creates an intuitive way for customers to manage social care in a community. allco's first-of-its kind case management tool allows its users to manage everything from intake assessments to referrals, a system that pulls regional nonprofit networks closer together and creates efficiency and transparency in social care. Read our case study here: https://lnkd.in/eN2ix2bC #socialcare #nonprofits #healthinsurance #Medicaid Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services F. Duane Conners

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Executive summary notes below ⬇ : ⚖ Health Benefits and Risks: GLP-1 drugs can significantly reduce obesity-related health risks such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. However, there is potential misinformation regarding their use, and off-label usage can lead to known and unknown health risks. ❔ FDA Guidelines and Eligibility: Ensuring GLP-1 usage adheres to FDA guidelines is crucial. These drugs should be prescribed based on specific criteria, such as a BMI of 30 or greater (side note that this is an inaccurate measure of obesity but somehow still the standard of care), or 27 with certain co-morbidities. Prior authorization programs can help ensure that only eligible employees receive these medications. 💲 💰 Cost and Financial Considerations: GLP-1 medications are expensive, costing around $1,000 per month without insurance. Despite the initial cost, effective use of these drugs can lead to long-term savings by reducing overall healthcare expenses related to obesity, if used in combination with lifestyle changes. 😎 Employee Satisfaction and Retention: Including GLP-1 coverage in health plans can enhance employee satisfaction and retention. Studies show that companies providing these benefits have higher employee satisfaction, with nearly all employers continuing coverage to show commitment to employee wellbeing. 🧐 🔎 Comprehensive Support Approach: A holistic approach involving due diligence, continuous monitoring, and educational support is essential. Employers can leverage third-party vendors or pharmacy benefit managers to ensure proper use and support for employees, including lifestyle and wellness programs to maintain weight loss after discontinuing GLP-1 drugs. ⚠ Warning from my own research if you are seriously considering adding this benefit: - Patients who fail to adopt and implement complimentary lifestyle changes (eating enough protein and exercising to maintain muscle mass) are likely to regain all of the weight they lost and likely more because they are likely to lose muscle mass, a key factor in burning calories, as a result of GLP-1s utilization. - Offering this benefit could increase your desirability as a destination employer, but it also could attract employees who specifically intend to leverage this benefit, negatively impacting your healthcare costs through adverse selection. #EmployeeBenefits #Wellness #EmployeeSatisfaction #EmployeeRetention

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