Videos & Podcasts on Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness and More

Dow Jones MarketWatch Interviews ComPsych CEO

Dow Jones MarketWatch Interviews ComPsych CEO

In a recent survey by ComPsych, 84 percent of employees said they have changed their driving and spending habits in response to rising gas prices. Listen as Dr. Richard Chaifetz, ComPsych CEO, discusses the impact gas prices are having on people’s budgets.

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Choosing an EAP That Supports Organizational Goals

Choosing an EAP That Supports Organizational Goals

A quality EAP and work-life benefit will include and encourage ongoing communications and support via a variety of promotional tools, resulting in higher utilization and ultimately helping to retain employees while giving you ROI through decreased medical costs and increased productivity.

Listen as Mike Garfield, senior vice president of Global Development, explains the difference between EAPs with stand-alone providers vs. those offered by health plans.

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An Interview with David Campbell about Increases in Behavioral Disability Claims

In the last three years, behavioral disability claims have risen 22 percent. Several factors have influenced this rise, including economic problems, stress.
Listen as David Campbell, senior vice president of Quality Management, recaps his recent keynote address at the DMEC Conference in which he discusses the factors impacting behavioral disability claims.

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The Importance of Wellness Programs in Tough Economic Times

The Importance of Wellness Programs in Tough Economic Times

For many people, tough economic times are causing stress and leading to unhealthy behaviors… smoking more, even picking up the habit again, overeating, eating less-expensive fast food, drinking more. You get the picture.

Listen as Dr. Michele Dodds, VP of Health and Wellness at ComPsych, and Jeff Kaminski, benefits expert at The Horton Group and chairman of HRMAC, discuss how wellness programs can help prevent unhealthy behaviors from driving up your organization’s health care costs.

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The Mental Health Parity Act

The Mental Health Parity Act

As the Mental Health Parity Act goes into effect January 2010, organizations will be required to cover treatment for mental illness on the same terms and conditions as medical treatments.

Listen as David Campbell, senior vice president of Quality Management, and Mike Garfield, senior vice president of Global Business Development, describe the requirements of the act and what employers need to do to comply.

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Interview with ComPsych's Chairman and CEO

Interview with ComPsych's Chairman and CEO

In a recent survey by ComPsych, more than 92 percent of employees said they are worried about financial and credit problems. This chronic stress is resulting in the inability to concentrate on daily activities, including work.

Listen as Dr. Richard Chaifetz, Chairman and CEO of ComPsych, discusses how employees should be encouraged to get help early when financial stress starts to affect their workplace productivity and emotional well-being.

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