Blog Diabetes and Smoking Cigarettes: A Risky Combination 03/15/2024 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights March 26 is Diabetes Alert Day, a day to focus on the serious consequences of diabetes and smoking cigarettes. See how you can help employees and members with diabetes who use tobacco. Continue Reading
Blog 4 Things to Know about Nicotine Pouches Like Zyn 03/13/2024 Amanda Graham Ph.D., Chief Health Officer The use of nicotine pouches, like Zyn, is skyrocketing. Discover 4 things to know about nicotine pouch use in the workplace. Continue Reading
Blog How to End Smoking on a Smoke-Free Campus 03/06/2024 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights When a campus goes tobacco-free, it’s the policy affects everyone, including employees. HR benefits professionals at universities may not think employee tobacco use is a big issue,, but survey data shows otherwise. Continue Reading
Blog How Much Does Vaping Cost Individuals and Employers? 02/05/2024 Megan Jacobs, MPH, Senior Vice President of Product, Innovations The cost of vaping hurts the wallet, for consumers and employers. Continue Reading
Blog How Does Tobacco Use Negatively Impact Personal Finances? 02/02/2024 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights Employee financial wellness is at a 10-year low, with only 42% of U.S. employees rating their financial health as good or excellent. See how quitting tobacco can play a big role in improving employee financial wellness. Continue Reading
Blog Tobacco Surcharge on Health Insurance in Legal Crosshairs: Is Your Wellness Program Compliant? 01/29/2024 Barbara L. Zabawa, JD, MPH, Founder and President, Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC See essential details about how to properly implement a tobacco surcharge and a reasonable alternative standard as well as pitfalls to avoid from active legal developments. Continue Reading
Blog Doctors and Nurses Who Smoke: Unraveling the Impact on Patient Care 01/25/2024 Amanda Graham Ph.D., Chief Health Officer Doctors and nurses who smoke can affect more than your organization’s healthcare costs; they can influence the quality of care for patients, too. See why this matters and is especially important if your health system is focused on value-based care. Continue Reading
Blog How Long Does Thirdhand Smoke Last? What You Need to Know 01/21/2024 Jessie Saul, Ph.D., Director, Strategic Insights Learn about secondhand smoke’s menacing cousin—and what employers can do to minimize its damage. Continue Reading
Blog The Real Risks of Vaping While Pregnant 01/17/2024 Megan Jacobs, MPH, Senior Vice President of Product, Innovations Everyone knows the risks of smoking while pregnant, but what about the risks of vaping while pregnant? See what you need to know. Continue Reading