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Drug Trends During COVID-19

Source: Equitable Life of Canada Equitable Life has shared their insights regarding the Drug Trends During COVID-19: “We were expecting drug costs to rise this year due to the increase in “specialty” drugs, the shift to more expensive treatments for common conditions, and the introduction of new, costly medications. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused drug […]

COVID-19 Surcharges & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Surcharges related to COVID-19/PPE may be applied to claims by various dental offices and other practitioners as they resume operations. The various accreditation bodies and dental associations are currently reviewing the expenses and they may take different approaches. For example, the Canadian Dental Association has provided some codes with fees and guidelines to be determined. […]

#GetReal About How We Really Feel

Source: Canadian Mental Health Association Even before there was COVID-19, loneliness and social isolation were already of major concern in our society. People with weak or few social connections are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, anti-social behaviour and suicidal behaviours. Lack of strong relationships affects the risk of mortality in a comparable way to […]

Support Tools and News from Insurance Carriers – COVID-19

News of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has been dominating the headlines.  During this time, if your employees have any health concerns, they are urged to complete the online self-assessment tool or contact the dedicated Coronavirus information line (1-888-COVID19).  If employees still have concerns after taking the assessment, they can call 8-1-1 and connect to a Nurse.  Nurses are […]

Protecting your Mental Health – COVID-19

Source: Mental Health Commission of Canada In the midst of COVID-19, it is increasingly difficult to avoid the bleak headlines and bright-red news banners. Staying informed is, after all, one way many of us try to win back a semblance of control. But while it’s natural to seek information about this unfolding public health crisis, […]

Managing Stress: Find calm with these simple techniques

Source: Mind Tools| Author: The Mind Tools Content Team When we experience stressful situations, our hearts may race, our breathing may become fast and shallow, and we may even feel that we can’t cope with the task at hand. There are three physical techniques that can help reduce muscle tension and manage the effects of […]