Archive for April, 2010

The Benefits of a “Home” Model to Integrated Benefit-Design. Dr. Barton Margoshes Explains.

Posted on April 29th, 2010 by by admin

Dr. Barton Margoshes, Senior Medical Director with Aetna, joined the show to discuss Aetna’s “Benefit Home” model.  This new concept from Aetna provides plan sponsors with an approach that integrates the availability, access, and use of all the plan benefits and services when interacting with the member.  With increased member identification and engagement, the employee [...]

Does Our Genetic Makeup Affect Our Ability to Lose Weight? Donna Israel Explains.

Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by by admin

Dr. Donna Israel, President and founder of Professional Nutrition Therapists (www.foodtherapyrd.com), joined the show to share her expertise in genetic nutrition.  Donna is a nationally recognized dietitian who has authored books and program for lifestyle weight management and diabetes awareness.  On the show, Donna described her latest project is focused on Nutrigenomics – the scientific [...]

Wellness Programs for the Small Employer – the Solution is Simple! Arlene Singer Explains.

Posted on April 14th, 2010 by by admin

Arlene Singer, co-founder and CEO of WellCall, www.wellcall.com, joined the show to announce their SimpleSolutons program. Designed for the small employer, (< 75 employees), this innovative concept is a wellness program in a “box”. SimpleSolutions includes many of WellCall’s effective health programs, including: an online health risk assessment, health coaching, behavior change programs and challenges, and [...]