Optimizing health outcomes with in-depth medical consultations
“What if I told you at least one in four members of your benefits plan has an unresolved health risk?” asked Radpay, the president of…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 07:58
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Why digital health care is here to stay following pandemic
The same technology advancements that allowed for hyper-personalized service in sectors from banking to food delivery were already in the process of remaking health-care access…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 21, 2021 July 21, 2021
- 07:56
How Algonquin College is stepping up its absence management program
When Algonquin College decided to streamline its absence management process in 2019, it was important to partner with a provider that would go beyond merely…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
- 08:58
Paramedical benefits sector riding virtual health care wave
It all started with a mechanical bull and too much tequila. Mike McClenahan wasn’t initially sold on virtual physiotherapy when he first met with Phzio,…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- May 14, 2021 May 18, 2021
- 08:57
Coverage of the 2021 Chronic Disease at Work conference
On Feb. 23-24, Benefits Canada hosted the annual Chronic Disease at Work conference, this year in a virtual format. The event explored what chronic disease…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 9, 2021 December 8, 2021
- 08:00
Desjardins making Telus Health’s Medisys On-Demand available to plan sponsors
When Desjardins Insurance wanted to determine the value of virtual health care in employer-sponsored benefits plans, it used its own employees as guinea pigs. The…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 5, 2021 January 16, 2023
- 08:58
Haleo helping benefits plan members overcome insomnia
Embarking on a workplace chronic illness or mental-health strategy is incomplete without factoring in sleep, said Bradley Smith, chief executive officer of Haleo Clinic, during…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 5, 2021 January 16, 2023
- 08:57
Morneau Shepell’s digital mental-health service easing pandemic stress
As Canadians face worsening overall mental health and heightened levels of stress during the coronavirus pandemic, internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy can be a powerful tool…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 5, 2021 January 16, 2023
- 08:54
Medavie Blue Cross, Medical Confidence launching health-care navigation system for employees on disability
Medavie Blue Cross and Medical Confidence, recently acquired by CloudMD, are providing select plan members on disability with access to a personalized health-care navigation service that…
- By: Staff
- March 3, 2021 March 3, 2021
- 09:00
Eligibility affecting caseloads in provincial disability benefits programs: report
Data collected over the last decade suggests that differing eligibility requirements for provincial disability benefits programs affected caseloads in the provinces that offer them, according…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2021 April 14, 2021
- 09:00
CloudMD acquiring EAP provider, health-care navigation platform and digital health company
CloudMD Software & Services Inc. is beefing up its offerings via the recent acquisitions of HumanaCare Organizational Resources Inc., Medical Confidence Inc. and Aspiria Corp.…
- By: Staff
- January 20, 2021 April 23, 2021
- 09:00
Quebec’s occupational health, safety legislation must modernize to stay competitive: report
As Quebec updates its occupational health and safety legislation, Morneau Shepell is calling for the province to ensure the update stays true to the fundamental…
- By: Staff
- January 19, 2021 April 14, 2021
- 09:00
Q&A with Aramark Canada’s Eva Tentere de Metz
Aramark Canada Ltd.’s director of total rewards talks balancing total rewards priorities, employee assistance programs and children’s psychological development. Q. What top challenges do you…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- December 18, 2020 April 28, 2021
- 08:53
Plan members using EAP, virtual care to support mental health during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly increased plan members’ willingness to seek help for their mental-health concerns and to access video or telephone counselling, said Julie…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- December 15, 2020 April 28, 2021
- 09:00
EQ Care appointing new director of disability management support services
EQ Care is appointing Rosalie Croteau as director of disability management support services. As the company extends further into this area, Croteau will be assisting…
- By: Staff
- November 27, 2020 January 19, 2021
- 09:14
Meeting the growing need for mental health with virtual care
Long before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted everyone’s lives, a large portion of the working population had mental-health issues that affected their jobs and performance. But the pandemic…
- By: Sonya Felix
- November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
- 09:00
Co-ordinated treatment plan required to get staff with depression back to work
With depression rapidly becoming the primary reason for workplace impairment and disability claims, it’s important to understand the role work plays in maintaining good health.…
- By: Sonya Felix
- November 27, 2020 November 27, 2020
- 07:51
Magna’s data-driven wellness strategy proving focus on analytics reduces costs
Magna International Inc. is using data to personalize its wellness program, increase employee engagement and reduce costs. In 2012, the Canadian automobile parts manufacturer established…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- November 9, 2020 November 9, 2020
- 10:00
Five lessons for employers to apply to the pandemic’s second wave
As coronavirus cases rise across the country and some return-to-work plans become return-to-home plans, many employers are wondering how to help their employees adapt once again…
- By: Kim Siddall
- November 3, 2020 February 5, 2021
- 08:45
Leadership-driven mental-health strategy nets award for Scotiabank
At Benefits Canada‘s 2020 Workplace Benefits Awards on Oct. 16, Scotiabank was recognized for a mental-health strategy that starts at the top of the organization and focuses…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- October 22, 2020 October 22, 2020
- 09:00
How three benefits plan members are receiving medical cannabis coverage
While medical cannabis coverage is appearing in more benefits plans, most insurers that cover it still have very specific conditions. Sun Life Canada covers the…
- By: Martha Porado
- October 16, 2020 March 2, 2021
- 08:55
Taking the long view on effectively dealing with LTD claims
On average, one in three Canadians will be disabled for 90 days or more at least once before they reach age 65, according to the…
- By: Bob Carter
- October 13, 2020 February 4, 2021
- 08:45
Half of Canadians see anxiety and depression as disabilities: survey
Canadians who’ve experienced mental-health challenges, or have taken time off for disabilities, are more likely to view a mental-health illness as a disability, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- September 24, 2020 November 17, 2020
- 09:30
Supporting employees with disabilities needs a blend of formal benefits, flex policies
As the coronavirus pandemic spread across the world, employee health came into sharp relief. Employers took action to provide creative solutions to ensure staff remained…
- By: Martha Porado
- September 18, 2020 April 21, 2022
- 08:51
Pandemic blurring work-life lines a recipe for employee burnout
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, technology was blurring the lines between work and home life. An unhealthy attachment to our mobile phones made it easy…
- By: Kenneth MacDonald
- September 15, 2020 May 31, 2021
- 08:45