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Know Your Company’s Absentee Profile and the Most Promising Trends A company appreciates its dedicated employees – those who arrive early, leave late, proactive with projects, exceed expectations – but when a worker continues to work in the office when fighting off illness, he or she inadvertently lowers the bottom line of a business. Presenteeism … Read More

February 17, 2012 By Richard Afable When Washington came up with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, it forgot one key component: The “care” part. This spring, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about the constitutionality of the law’s individual mandate requiring people to be insured. The court will decide whether the government … Read More

Having a busy life can be very fulfilling, but can also be very stressful. Work, family, finances and health issues can all cause us to feel overwhelmed and stressed. For many people, living with stress is so common that it can become a way of life. But, did you know that being stressed can actually … Read More

Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their health care needs. Hospitals and facilities in the Aetna … Read More

Minimally invasive techniques continue to be a significant focus for both the patient and physician. The benefits of adopting these new procedures are many, but the most substantial is the ability to diagnose and treat conditions through small openings or veins. One specialty that has adopted minimally invasive techniques more aggressively is interventional cardiology, specifically … Read More

Why Your Company Needs a Health Risk and Management Model Health care is big business. The total new tax revenue from The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is expected to amount to $409.2 billion over the next 10 years1. Meanwhile companies and consumers alike face the enormous challenge of burgeoning health care costs … Read More

A Program Designed to Protect Your Business Health is in. From government to HR, prevention is the buzzword for 2012. Everyone knows healthier is better, and health starts with prevention. As an employer you also know the reality: prevention is not all that popular even with the members of your executive team. Lack of time, … Read More

An Innovative Program to Improve the Health of Your Company You’ve heard the saying “Treat your body like a temple.” Since we put a price tag on just about everything in the world we live in, we must acknowledge that our body is without a doubt the most valuable asset we have. All commodities and … Read More

?· Opens “Hybrid” Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) · Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute among select hospitals to use Edwards Lifesciences new heart valve · Named after Newport Beach couple who donated $2 million  In late 2011, Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute opened one of the world’s most advanced cardiac operating suites.   The Bob and Marjie … Read More

Monday, December 12, 2011 Hoag Hospital Unveils New Model For Cardiac Care Opens “Hybrid” Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Hoag Heart and Vascular Institute among select few to use Edwards Lifesciences new heart valve Surgical team includes one of two local specialists trained in using custom BMW robotic surgical system Named after Newport Beach couple who … Read More