Healthcare Reform has passed through the House of Representatives and is well on its way to debate on the Senate floor. Many Americans are relieved to know they are one step closer to insurance and a more secure healthcare situation. However, many companies who provide healthcare to their employees are planning to manage the increased cost of the public option. It has been acknowledged by both Congress and the White House that companies that provide healthcare to their employees will absorb the decreased consumer cost of healthcare reform. This means companies need to decrease their healthcare costs by keeping their employees healthy.
Incenting employees to stay healthy through health and wellness programs is an easy way for provider companies to keep their healthcare costs low. Rewarding employees for taking care of themselves and their families is a win-win, especially with useful, flexible incentives, such as small denomination gift cards. To learn more about how healthcare reform will affect you, or your employees see the video below, courtesy of Businessweek.com.