...Walmart Saving Money by Cutting Benefits Walmart’s motto is “Save Money Live Better” and Walmart is cutting costs to save money by eliminating its health insurance coverage for part-time US employees that work less than 30 hours a week, starting in January 2015. The reasoning behind this is to control the rising healthcare costs and pressure from Wall Street to meet its bottom line. According to (TABUCHI, 2014) it affects about 30,000 employees, which is 5% of Walmart’s part-time workforce. I am currently employed at Walmart with a schedule of 32 hours and this does not affect me directly, but it if my hours were to decrease at the end of the year I might lose eligibility for healthcare benefits. The loss of hours currently affect some of my coworkers that are already currently working under 30 hrs. In 2011, Walmart claimed that it cut back his eligibility of health insurance coverage for their part-time employees who worked less than 24 hours a week, but in 2013, it moved it up to 30hrs or less. Some of the employees are unable to work full time including myself because of our college schedules or having children. In my opinion, it would be necessary for part time associates at Walmart to receive benefits to be able to meet their basic health care needs. Part time associates receive less pay then full time associates and cannot afford outside health insurance like United or Blue Cross. Most college students that are working would go for a period...
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...Relations December 16, 2013 Abstract This paper will focus on the labor relations aspect of Super Retailer Walmart. Their employees have renounced Walmart and the unfair labor relations. Walmart practices and approach to insurance, wage and shift hours have all ways haunted the retail giant. Many companies condemned Walmart for being too large and not focusing on the employees but their primary goal is just to capitalize on the blood sweat and tears of their employees. I will formulate a comprehensive strategy to Walmart that can help at least one imperative area that troubles the super retailer which is health care. 1. Discuss the company’s stance toward labor and any specific labor-related issues it may be experiencing. (Ungar, 2012)After making a big deal of publicly supporting the Affordable Care Act, Walmart—the nation’s largest private sector employer—is joining the ranks of companies seeking to avoid their obligation to provide employees with health insurance as required by Obama care. Walmart been criticized for their horrible wages to the health coverage of their employees. The announcement was long overdue and the time for change is now. As Walmart, dominate the retail industry by offering a vast selection of products to consumers from shampoo, to prescriptions, a routine visit to the optometrist, eating at McDonalds to selecting office furniture. Walmart have mastered a way to combine almost all a consumer’s need into a one stop. However, in this company is...
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...Walmart claims to have 3 basic beliefs: Respect for the individual, Service to our customers, and Striving for excellence. When looking at Walmart’s statement of ethics webpage one statement stands out to me. It states to “Be honest and Fair”. With many issues surrounding the ethics of Walmart it is hard to tell how committed upper management is to these values. There are some that feel that Walmart is unethical company for several reasons, related to its supplier, community, and employee relationships. "There are several standards that a company must comply with in order to be chosen as a supplier of Wal-Mart. 1. Compliance with Laws 2. Voluntary Labor 3. Hiring and Employment Practices 4. Compensation 5. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining 6. Health and Safety 7. Environment 8. No Gifts or Entertainment 9. Conflicts of Interest 10. Anti-Corruption” (Crofoot). The irony is that Walmart does not even meet some of the guidelines it sets forth for their suppliers. The average hourly worker earns $250.00 per week. These earnings cause the workers to live below the poverty level. In addition to low wages the employee benefits are not the best. Walmart instituted a huge cut back on employee health-care in October 2011. According to Crofoot (2012) The new employee health-care program states that “any employee that works less than 24 hours per week will lose all health insurance plans that the company may be providing them. In addition any future...
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...giant to fall or loose in battle until David succeeded. Wal-Mart is perceived that they are too big to fall by their competitors, society, and the country. They are the largest employer in the country, they own massive supply chain networks, and stores in every town across the country. However, in the case of Wal-Mart, there is no David out there to knock them down. Arguably they are no true competitors in their industry. Because of being this perceived giant, Wal-Mart is able to be a bully with vendors, associates, and competitors. Further, because of being a giant everyone is watching them. Threats and Challenges The simple answer of what threats and challenges Wal-Mart currently faces centers around their associates wages and health care. However, why do they face this challenge instead of what they are doing to resolve them is a purely a national social and economic phenomenon. Why do associates stay in unskilled labor positions with poor wages for a career? Simply put it’s the best career opportunity for them now. While retailers still have a portion of their workforce that are simply using their current job while they work on degrees or look for better jobs thus intending to only be there on a...
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...MOV E R S S H A KE RS A LOOK AT HUMANA’S INTEGRATED HEALTH APPROACH: A Conversation with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Roy Beveridge March 2014 “We Accelerate Growth” MOV E R S & S H A KE R S Movers & Shakers Inter view with Dr. Roy Beveridge Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Humana March 2014 Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading provider of commercial health plans, specialty insurance plans, and integrated health and wellness services. Headquartered in Louisville, Ky., the company was founded in 1961 and currently serves 12 million members across the US through individual and employer markets. Humana is the fifth-largest company in terms of medical membership in the country. Humana is particularly strong in the Medicare market and has developed deep expertise over its 25-plus year experience with the program. Humana currently has Medicare offerings in all 50 states and offers Medicare Advantage plans and standalone prescription drug coverage for approximately 5.8 million members. In addition to selling insurance products, Humana also delivers primary care, urgent care, wellness, and other healthcare services through its operation of medical centers and worksite medical facilities via its Concentra subsidiary, CAC Medical Centers in South Florida, wellness company LifeSynch and other affiliated businesses. Humana’s president and CEO is Bruce Broussard, who was named president in late 2011 and appointed CEO in 2013.The company reported $41.31 billion...
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...that everyone dislikes when it comes to seeing a doctor. I know from experience what it's like not to have health insurance. I thought I would be able to get Obama Healthcare however I was told I don't make enough hours so I have no insurance. If I was in Trevor shoes I would have chose option 1 to pay $150 to see my PCP. Trevor might not have the money at the time of his visit, if that is the case the doctor office just might work out a payment plan with Trevor. Trevor have to think about what would be best for him and his family. Trevor have several options to access. His only problem is the wait time and the distance of travel. His best option would be to go to the ER. With Trevor experiencing chest pain he will be seen faster. I know that for a fact because when I was experiencing chest pain they took my vitals and rushed me straight to the back. So his wait time would have not been long and he would be closer to finding out what's wrong with him so he can get ready to start his treatments. Trevor wants the best quality of care possible, so he must listen to the healthcare professional in regards with the instructions of his treatments. Trevor must make sure he follows all of the doctor orders in order to get better. Trevor and his wife need to make sure they understand what the doctor is telling him to do. If Trevor choose not to follow the doctor orders his health my get worse. Revolutionary Influences I chose the Early American Medicine (1700s). Back in this time...
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...effective. Consumers save time, accessibility and have lower fees. Amwell is largest telehealth company in the country that offers a variety of care from Trauma to substance abuse. Overview of AmWell Tired of having to make an appointment to see a doctor or visit your nearest clinic when symptoms of health concerns strike? Well, there's a new breakthrough in technology. A mobile healthcare service that is available on your cell phone or mobile device. Just download the App "AmWell" (American Well) allows you to connect instantly with a doctor by downloading the App from your smartphone or mobile device. Whether you connect with your actual doctor or choose one from the network providers. This technology is sweeping the nation. Blue Cross and Blue Shield has joined the partnership to provide its members with easy access to available healthcare. The joint effort of the two is available in 26 states. That's half of America (American Well, 2015). Founded by Doctors Ido and Ray Schoenberg. It is there mission to “improve access to quality care (Amwell, 2014).” American Well products and services range from software, clinical services to telehealth services. Reaching out to health plans, employers or a delivery network. American Well wants to connect you live. Their promise to reduce wait time and deliver exceptional healthcare experience. US Board Certified Physicians are employed...
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...Sea to Epidaurus, a small territory in the Sardonic Gulf. It was said that this small territory was the sanctuary of Asclepius, known as the healing god. Since the 1500s India has enjoyed a rich history of providing yoga instruction as well as Ayurveda healing to patients from around the world. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Europeans and Americans flocked to health spas and sanitariums, sometimes in remote places, in the hope that they would obtain relief from their disabling conditions, such as tuberculosis, gout, bronchitis, or liver diseases 3. What led to Medical Tourism today? The market size for medical tourism is USD 24-40 billion, based on approximately eight million cross-border patients worldwide spending an average of USD 3,000-5,000 per visit, including all medically-related costs, cross-border and local transport, inpatient stay and accommodations. It is estimated that 900,000 Americans will travel outside the US for medical care this year (2013) 4. To understand the reasons behind this widespread impact of medical tourism in US, it becomes very crucial to understand the various parts of the US health industry....
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...knowledge about the availability of a product, as this can influence value, and the location of a product, which can also impact the overall price. Using this system buyers can compare options offered by several sellers, picking the seller with the best price, location and availability. Likewise, sellers can keep up with the market, the can stay aware of the going rate, and see how their competitors are pricing their products. One of the most challenging things amongst hospitals and most health systems across the Country is proving the information that patients, payers and employers need in order to make educated purchasing decisions. Some hospitals in the United States provide calculators so that patients can estimate an out of pocket cost of any upcoming procedures. Other hospitals offer an all- inclusive service price if patients pay up front. The services included will consist of physician visits, hospital visits, and ancillary prices for more than 250 procedures. University of Utah Health Care post the physicians...
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...March 20, 2017 Mental Health Policies around the United States Problems and Recommendations: Some solutions of the Mental Health Policies around the United States include: prevention for all, early identification for those suffering or at risk, and recovery as the end goal. As we direct towards the first aspect, Prevention for all, according to the “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), approximately 9.3 million adults, or 4% of Americans ages 18 and older, experience serious mental illnesses, conditions that impede day-to-day activities, such as going to work.” (Bekiempis). These individuals are not capable of fully being immersed in their surroundings and instead have a heightened...
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...Running Head: Change Project A COURSE PAPER SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN NURSING IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING BY Desiree McGee, RN, B.S.N HOUSTON, TEXAS June 23, 2013 Primary Target Behavior My primary target behavior is to increase my cardiovascular fitness with eating healthier and continue my exercise regimen. I chose this particular behavior to change due to my increased weight gain. I currently weigh 106 lbs at the start of this class. I was up to 110 lbs which may not sound overweight to many but at 5’0 tall and it going straight to my thighs and stomach I felt I needed to do better. Plus I had to squeeze into my clothes and others just would not fit, I went from a double zero in size to a size 1. When you are use to weighing a certain weight and your body looking a certain way it is hard to see it change. With exercise and eating healthier I know I can get my body back in shape and toned. Treatment Plan Goal: To improve my cardiovascular fitness by eating healthier and maintain an exercise regimen. Objective 1: Continue workout regimen of 3-4 days a week for 1-2 hours a day. Objective 2: To maintain a diet of increased fruits and vegetables and decrease consumption of unhealthy foods 5-10 Action Steps – Objective 1: 1. On off days continue going to the gym for 8 am group classes 2. Switch exercises to provide variety and continue motivation. Such as working...
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...2012 Currently in America, there are very few Americans who have health insurance, and the number is becoming fewer and fewer every day. Statistic shows that there are more than 46 million Americans with no health insurance. This has become a major crisis due to the fact that employers have stopped insuring their employees because the cost is so high. The total cost in United States was more than 2.4 trillion dollars in 2007. Our President and congress agree that they system needs to be changed, however there is no solid agreement on what how it should be changed. The health care reform is a continuous debate, but there are has yet to be a solution found. Over recent years there have been major discussions about the health care reform. One of the major problems is that Health care is becoming more and more expensive, and no one seems to know why it continues to become more expensive. However, with such costly premiums fewer and fewer Americans are becoming not insured. Due to this, the United States is facing unprecedented crisis in access to health care. Since the beginning of the recession there have been growing numbers of Americans who can no longer depend on health care coverage from their employers. Because of the recession this number has continued to accelerate. There is an increasing demand for health care services, but there are not enough physicians or specialist to meet this type of demand. Health care cost is the most threatening thing to the United States. However...
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...1. Primary Prevention/Health Promotion I think this Heath promotion would be a good topic for Lanham due to in our paper, we indicated Lanham's high rate of HIV/Asthma /Obesity and many uninsured residences. We can focus on 1) good nutrition programs, 2) physical activites and fitness 3) routine physical exams and/or 4) immunization. I think there is a wealth of information out there on these preventions. Plus if falls under Healthy People 2020. What do you guys think? I agree with HIV in teenager 11-12 Graders 2. Secondary Prevention/Screenings for a Vulnerable Population 3. Bioterrorism / Disaster 4. Environmental Issues From that plan we write the paper using the heading below for each section..... COPIED FROM JEN You will have your introduction (introducing the assignment). Then include only the following headings in your paper: Proposed Community Teaching * I would proposed teaching about proper nutrition and phycial activities and fitness and regular doctors visits. Planning Before Teaching * Economical factors such as can resident afford healthy meals and exerices (gym membership) and regular doctor's visits? Do they health insurance? * Transportation factors do resident have means to get to doctor visit? * knowledge factor such as do resident know the importance of the teaching? do they know what a healthy meal is? etc..... * Resident preception of health status. Perhaps they believe themself to be health? Epidemiological Rational...
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...cost of health care has left many Americans struggling to pay their medical bills. Workers are complaining they are not able to afford the high premiums for health insurance. Many employers are cutting back as well as doing away with health benefits, which are causing millions of more people to be in the uninsured position. With programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, the federal government and state are lacking to meet the increasing costs. In the United States, the health care costs are a lot higher than other advanced nation. According to The Common Wealth Fund, the number of uninsured went from “39.8 million to 43.6 million,” a 9.5 percent jump, from the year 2000 to 2002. (Davis, 2004) “Rising health care costs are a problem for all Americans, but they weigh especially heavily on uninsured and “underinsured” individuals, who pay much of the cost of their health care directly out-of-pocket.” (The Common Wealth Fund, 2004) The higher the costs are to patients, will result in the underuse of suitable care and cause a great financial burden on the sick. After some thoroughly research, I have found that the Single-Payer Health System is the way for the future in the United States. We are no longer able to afford and/or tolerate careless spending on care that is not beneficial to patients or the repeat of over costly and unnecessary procedures. Below is a chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, showing the number of persons without health insurance coverage...
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...State Insurance Exchanges as Catalysts to America’s Health Revolution HSC-536 W-Credit Saud Al Busmait (C060-797-64) 4/30/2012 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act signed into law on March 23rd 2010 are both essential portions of American legislation, as well as wildly misunderstood in their entirety. Personally, and from recent academic experience, I meant that to sound exactly as the previous sentence expressed. Prior to actually introducing the main topic of this paper, being the ACA’s health insurance exchanges, and beginning to write, I honestly found myself experiencing writers block. This was so strange as there is an endless amount of very straightforward information available on the topic. I realized that the problem was rather interesting. I felt the need to first express my opinions of the ACA on a simpler note, purely writing what I really felt and believed about it as the thoughts flowed. I now realize why that was so. I believe that it was my newfound understanding and strong, honest support for the act that I had to sell, to at least a sufficient degree, to whomever may read this college student’s paper. This “sufficient degree” of mine is a fair understanding of the long-term, national importance that the ACA’s provisions may serve, ultimately through the efficiency of health insurance exchanges. The national importance being served is exponentially expanding medical care to the U.S...
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