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EBS in the News 2007 Articles
- Fall 2007: EBS President, Jim Watt comments on the new medicare pay
rules (p.15). Source: HealthLeaders-Interstudy: Texas Edition
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- August 20, 2007: On the day Barbara Naples, senior director of benefits at Baylor College of Medicine, rolled out Baylor's new Work Options program, she had to use it herself. EBS President, Jim Watt, comments on this new type of employee benefit. Source: Houston Business Journal
- Summer 2007: EBS President, Jim Watt comments on the expansion of Scott & White in Texas (p.8) and on Humana's new consumer-driven program that offers self-insured employers predictable annual trend or money back (p.9). Watt also comments on Aetna's growth in the PPO market in Texas (p.12) and Aetna's free-generics program to get Texans off the name brand antidepressants (p.16). Source: HealthLeaders-Interstudy: Texas Edition
- June 18, 2007: Healthcare costs for Houston employers increased again this year, according to Employee Benefit Solutions. But EBS President Jim Watt says the increase is less than the 12.2 percent increase of 2005. Source: KUHF
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June 15, 2007: The cost of what Houston-area employers pay to cover
their workers' healthcare is expected to grow at a slower rate this
year, according to survey from Employee Benefit Solutions and the
Houston Business Group on Health. EBS Principal, Brett Haugh explains
why. Source: The Houston Chronical
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June 15, 2007: The rise in the cost of medical benefits for Houston-area
employers continued to slow in 2007, increasing only 5.6 percent -- only
slightly higher than the low point recorded in 1999. EBS President, Jim
Watt and EBS Principal, Brett Haugh discuss reasons for this trend..
Source: Houston Business Journal
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Spring 2007: During today's tight labor market, using total rewards to
attract and retain the best and brightest employees is more important
than ever. EBS Principal Brett Haugh explains how HR solutions can drive
your business in an article featured in NBIZ magazine.
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- Winter 2007: EBS President, Jim Watt discusses a new Humana/Virgin
Life benefit plan that allows participants to earn rewards for
participating in an exercise and fitness program (p.11). Watt also
comments on UnitedHealthcare's purchase of Student Resources as part of
their strategy for increasing college student participation (p.12).
Source: HealthLeaders-Interstudy: Texas Edition
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Winter 2007: EBS President, Jim Watt comments on the state of wellness
programs and BlueCross Blue Shield of Rhode Island's new wellness
initiative (p.16).
Source: HealthLeaders-Interstudy: New England Edition
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- January 25, 2007: How will the new regime in Washington effect healthcare costs? EBS President Jim Watt gives his forecast for 2008. Source: EconoPlay
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