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Employers say a federal law designed to prevent discrimination based on genetics is clashing with methods that entice workers to participate in wellness programs.

Despite ObamaCare's promise for better quality care at lower costs, nearly three-fourths of employers remain convinced health care reform will lead to higher costs and reduced benefits.

It's always refreshing to see someone step up and - instead of just adding another voice to the cacophony - do something about it.

EAPs are increasingly seen as an effective tool in managing health care costs and enhancing employee productivity.

More than 350 U.S. employers representing 17.2 million members sounded off on the service performance of their pharmacy benefit management vendors in 17 areas.

More than one in four (27 percent) companies do not measure the outcomes of these programs and 65 percent of companies have no measurable goals for their initiatives.

H.R. 4489, introduced by Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., would give the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight of pharmacy benefit managers participating in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).

So, I had this whole top 10 list, end-of-the-year, thing planned for my last post of 2009, but you know what they say about the best-laid plans...