When we get asked what the future of medication is, one key thing that comes to mind is pharmacogenetics (also sometimes called pharmacogenomics or personal prescribing). It’s a word and a practice many people may not know a lot about yet. But it’s an area of benefits that is making a huge impact. In this article, […]
The theme of 2020 seems to be change and that’s fitting because the benefits world is changing too! While the majority of us around the world continue to stay home because of COVID-19, that means medical care and employment benefits have been changing to adapt to the new normal we’re currently in. In this blog […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the Canadian Government will be providing $27 Billion in direct support to Canadians and $55 Billion for liquidity needs and tax deferrals to help those struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Various forms of support provided under the Economic Response Plan include: FOR CANADIANS: Employment Insurance (EI) – Waive […]
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, […]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 1/3 of Canadians spent at least one hour each day worrying about their finances. [1] Now many Canadian families are concerned about the related economic crisis with nearly 30 per cent reporting extreme stress to the point of losing sleep. Most people say that their biggest worry is financial, with […]
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 […]
