The House and Senate will vote on the Senate Bill this month. Both will vote on a “sidecar” bill that should correct some problems from the previous Senate Bill, including proposed special treatment for some states. The Senate will also vote by a reconciliation process that aids passing and prevent delays by filibuster. President Obama is currently expected to sign the bills in April. With much debate over national spending, coverage and timing, many businesses are please to learn that that the bills do have provisions emphasizing prevention and wellness programs.  Read more .

The 29th Annual Wellness in the Workplace Conference was recently held in Ann Arbor Michigan and sponsored by the University of Michigan Health Management Research Center (HMRC). The conference highlighted wellness programs from leading organizations such as Pitney Bowes and Lincoln Industries. Dee Edington, Ph.D., Director, HMRC called businesses to action with the following key questions and opportunities related to health status:  Read more.

On May 1, 2010, smoking will no longer be allowed in most Michigan workplaces, restaurants and bars along with 37 other states that have also banned smoking in public places.

 Employers and people who break the no smoking law can be penalized $100 for the first offense and $500 afterward. Casinos and tobacco stores are often exempt and many hotels are contesting liability if customers smoke in the privacy of their hotel room.

About 22% of the population smokes cigarettes and will be affected by the ban. Organizations who provide stand-alone smoking cessation programs typically find very low interest and success among employees. Read more.

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