| Employer Connection February 2017 |
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Dear Valued Employer,
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We are pleased to share
the following updates, and encourage you to share this information with others in your company.
You may visit hmaa.com/notices to view previous notices.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Aloha!
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HMAA's EEOC Worksite Wellness Program Notice
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We appreciate the feedback received regarding the notice required by the updated American Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. As a courtesy to help your company comply with the requirements, we have customized the notice to reference HMAA's wellness programs. Please note all employer groups with HMAA coverage must provide this notice to their employees.
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Spread Awareness during American Heart Month
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February is American Heart Month and a great opportunity
to help spread awareness about preventing heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) reports heart disease and related conditions cost the U.S. roughly $313 billion each year between healthcare, medication, and lost productivity. Many forms of heart disease can be prevented or managed with a healthy lifestyle - maintaining a healthy diet, staying active, regularly checking blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and taking the appropriate medications.
One way you can make a difference is to encourage your employees and their families to make small changes, like reducing the amount of salt in their diets. According to the AHA, 9 out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium. They recommend consuming no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day. In addition to high blood pressure, excess levels of sodium may put you at risk for stroke, heart failure, kidney stones, osteoporosis, and other diseases. The AHA created "The Salty Six" to show you the foods that contribute the most sodium to our diets. We encourage you to help us take a stand against heart disease by sharing this information with your employees and promoting heart-healthy meals.
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HiDoc Consultations
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ou've probably heard about our telemedicine service through HiDoc, and perhaps some of your employees already gave it a try using a phone or computer. Here is a reminder about why HiDoc can be so beneficial, and w
e encourage you to share this information with your employees.
- It's a great option when you need non-emergent care. HiDoc consultations provide medical care without a trip to the ER or urgent care clinic, and you avoid the risk of being exposed to other communicable illnesses - especially for children. Not sure when you should consult with a HiDoc physician instead of going to the ER or urgent care center? View our guide to help you decide.
- A doctor is available whenever you need one. HiDoc physicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a wait time of 30 minutes or less. They are intended to work in tandem with your primary care physician and not as a replacement.
- It's convenient, with no out-of-pocket cost to you. You don't have to take time off from work or family responsibilities to sit in traffic or search for parking at your doctor's office. Instead, you can have a confidential consultation with a physician through HiDoc wherever you are and at no out-of-pocket cost.
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Worksite Health Fairs & Biometric Screenings
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Are you interested in scheduling biometric screenings at your next open enrollment or health fair? We are pleased to offer custom health fair planning and biometric screenings for all of your employees. Contact your HMAA Account Manager or Sales Support for further details.
- Screenings include body mass index (BMI) with body composition, blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol.
- Aggregate reporting is available when minimum participation is met.
- Members receive a follow-up letter when their scores are outside the target range for any of the measurements.
A minimum of 50 participants is required in order to receive screenings at no cost. For groups that do not meet the minimum participation requirement, a cost-share may apply. Minimum participation is not limited to HMAA members.
For more information on health fairs and biometric screenings, please contact our Wellness team at
[email protected]
, (808) 591-0088, or (800) 621-6998.
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If you have any questions or need assistance, please free to contact your HMAA Account Manager or Sales Support.
Sales Support Department
(808) 591-0088 x301
(800) 621-6998 x301
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