HSA Clearing Corp Projects 2011 HSA Numbers

HSA Clearing Corp Projects 2011 HSA Numbers

"With last week's release of the February inflation figures by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) for 2011 are coming into view," says Roy Ramthun, Senior Vice President of HSA Clearing Corp. "We can now project the 2011 numbers for HSAs with virtual certainty."

Lake Geneva, WI (PRWEB) March 22, 2010

HSA Clearing Corp, the leading Health Savings Account setup provider for financial institutions, is now projecting the 2011 amounts for HSAs.

"With the release of the February inflation figures by the Bureau of Labor Statistics last week, the inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) for 2011 are coming into view," says Roy Ramthun, Senior Vice President of HSA Clearing Corp. "With all but one of the data points known, we can now project the 2011 numbers for HSAs with virtual certainty."

Because of the enactment of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (P. L. 109-432), the data period for calculating the inflation adjustments has moved forward five months. The U. S. Treasury Department is required to publish the inflation-adjusted amounts for the upcoming year for HSAs by June 1 each year.

Ramthun has predicted the maximum HSA contributions (not including catch-up contributions) for individuals with self-only coverage or family coverage in 2011. The annual catch-up contribution for individuals age 55 or older is set by statute. Ramthun also predicts the changes for the HSA-qualified insurance plans as well.

"Most insurance carriers will also need these numbers for their deductibles and out-of-pocket limits for 2011," Ramthun says. "Companies can begin to finalize their 2011 plans, even though the official inflation adjusted amounts for HSAs will not be published until later this Spring."

If you’re a financial institution, TPA, or employee benefit advisor but are not using HSA Clearing Corp as your provider of Health Savings Account information, you may not have the most accurate information. Roy Ramthun offers an e-book on HSAs entitled “The Common Sense Guide to Health Savings Accounts” which is updated throughout the year.

If you would like to receive these 2011 HSA projections or become a client of HSA Clearing Corp, you may sign up on the HSA Clearing Corp website at http://www. hsaclearing. com/2011_Numbers (http://www. hsaclearing. com/2011_Numbers).

About HSA Clearing Corp:

HSA Clearing Corp is the nationwide leader in setting up banks and credit unions to offer Health Savings Accounts/HSA with their turnkey HSA setup program, allowing the HSA monies to be deposited locally to better benefit the community. For more information on their cost effective HSA program contact HSA Clearing Corp at 262-348-1300, or visit www. HSAClearing. com.

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Clean Harbors Baltimore TSDF Receives VPP Certification

Clean Harbors Baltimore TSDF Receives VPP Certification

Recognized by Maryland's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

Baltimore (PRWEB) May 5, 2009

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. ("Clean Harbors"), the leading provider of environmental and hazardous waste management services throughout North America, has received Maryland's Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certification at the Star level for its Baltimore Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility (TSDF).

In his notification letter to Clean Harbors General Manager Edmund Romeo, Division of Labor and Industry Commissioner J. Ronald DeJuliis wrote, "Your designation as a VPP site is testament to sustained excellence in all areas of your safety and health management system."

VPP is a comprehensive health and safety process defined by the U. S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and administered by the states, which requires employee involvement, management support, and cooperation with regulators. Recipients demonstrate a strong management and employee safety culture that ensures a safe and healthful workplace environment, with occupational injury and illness incidence rates below state and national averages for companies within the same industry classification.

Commenting on the VPP designation, Clean Harbors Senior Vice President - Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Philip G. Retallick said, "Baltimore represents another benchmark in Clean Harbors' quest to qualify for VPP certification wherever we do business. It is a wonderful honor to be recognized by both MOSH and OSHA for our efforts. We now enter the second phase - maintaining our outstanding health and safety performance as we go forward."

Baltimore is the sixth Clean Harbors site to achieve VPP Star status, with an additional 10 sites currently moving through the certification program. The company is also working towards becoming a VPP Corporate-certified company.

About Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.

Clean Harbors is North America's leading provider of environmental and hazardous waste management services. With an unmatched infrastructure of waste management facilities, Clean Harbors serves over 47,000 customers, including more than 325 Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities and numerous federal, state and local governmental agencies. Clean Harbors' Technical Services provides a broad range of hazardous material management and disposal services including hazardous and non-hazardous waste recycling, treatment and disposal, CleanPack® laboratory chemical packing, and household hazardous waste management services. Clean Harbors' Site Services provides field services, industrial services, vacuum services, emergency response and disaster recovery, transformer services, tank cleaning and decontamination.

Headquartered in Norwell, Massachusetts, Clean Harbors has more than 100 locations strategically positioned throughout North America in 36 U. S. states, six Canadian provinces, Mexico and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www. cleanharbors. com.

Contacts:

David N. Proud
Vice President, Marketing
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.
781.792.5490

Sandy McLaughlin
Soucy Communications Group
781.898.7305

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Top Ten Reasons to Meal Plan from Say Mmm

Top Ten Reasons to Meal Plan from Say Mmm

Free online meal planning and grocery shopping tools from Say Mmm give more reasons to meal plan.

Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2010

Meal planning (http://www. saymmm. com/mealplan. php) has many benefits, and Say Mmm makes it easy to plan meals and make grocery lists (http://www. saymmm. com/groceryshoppinglist. php) with free online tools. Users can save all their recipes and meal ideas in one place, click to add ideas to the meal planning calendar, and easily make grocery lists from meal plans and frequently bought items.

Why meal plan? Here are a few of the top benefits:

1) Nutrition. Health should always come first. Meal planning enables healthier choices for families. Meal planning puts people in charge of your nutrition, so they always know what they are eating. And planning ahead helps dodge the fast food temptation!

2) Good food! Meal planning helps helps people keep track of meals that work best, and it keeps them from getting stuck in a rut! And with meal planning, there is less need to worry about staring into an empty cupboard!

3) Stress. Most people don't need extra stress in their lives. Meal planning cuts down on stress.

4) Money. Meal planning saves money. Its easier and more efficient to use coupons and to take advantage of sales when there is a plan. Meal planning also avoids spending money on take out.

5) Time. There’s never enough of it. Why spend it in the grocery store, or in the fast food drive thru? Meal planning will save time. Organization always does!

6) Family bonding. Get kids involved with the meal planning. Let them have a voice. Meal planning with children teaches them that mealtime doesn’t have to be a hectic, harried, scary process, but that it can be calm, fulfilling, and fun.

7) Eating together. Meal planning makes it easier for families to eat together, which has been shown to be beneficial in terms of health, and also in terms of a child's social development.

8) The freezer. Meal planning makes better use of the freezer, which can be a lifesaver in a mealtime crisis!

9) Record. Meal planning keeps a record, available any time online, of everything eaten. It is a great resource to refer back to!

10) Shopping list. Meal planning makes the shopping list 300% easier. No more silly extra items. No more accidental duplicate purchases. No more waste!

About Say Mmm
Say Mmm (http://www. saymmm. com) is based in Sunnyvale, CA and was founded by Brian Hutchins, a start up veteran with experience also at Google, Yahoo, and Colgate Palmolive.

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When Soy or Rice Aren't The Choice, Look To Whey

When Soy or Rice Aren't The Choice, Look To Whey

Lactose intolerant? No problem! A new ice cream replacement product in the freezer case is turning heads and not souring stomachs. One can throw out the old substitutes made with rice and soy and look to something a bit better in terms of protein and taste. Arctic Zero is a product made with whey protein concentrate and is suitable for those that are lactose intolerant.

Temecula, CA (Vocus) February 19, 2010

Lactose intolerance occurs when the body does not produce enough of the enzyme lactase. When babies are born they produce this enzyme so they can digest breast milk, but this often changes after early childhood. This is proven by the nearly 30 million Americans here in America that are lactose intolerant (http://www. myarcticzero. com). However, this is much more common in Asian, African, Native American, and Mediterranean populations. Though there is currently no way to prevent lactose intolerance, many food manufacturers have brought products to the market that can still satisfy the dairy appetite. This is especially true when it comes to ice cream.

However many brands of soy and rice milk contain polyunsaturated vegetable oils which can contribute to an imbalance of essential fatty acids in your body. In addition some brands of soy and rice milk contain rice syrup, evaporated cane juice, or some other sweeteners. Most sweeteners put significant stress on the pancreas and liver. They also raise insulin levels, which significantly increases the risk of suffering from unhealthy weight gain, high blood pressure, heart disease, premature aging, and several other negative side effects.

Move over rice and soy, Arctic Zero is made with whey protein concentrate and a patented sweetener that makes it a friend of those that are lactose intolerant (http://www. myarcticzero. com). For those ice cream lovers with lactose intolerance that are watching out for their health, soy and rice products haven’t been able to cut it…until now. Arctic Zero uses whey protein concentrate instead of soy or rice to create a dessert that simulates the texture and flavor of ice cream without any added fat.

In addition the whey protein adds 20 grams of protein per pint which is critical for growth and maintenance of every kind of cell in the body including body development. The protein found in Arctic Zero also promotes healthy metabolic and physiological processes, and boosts the nervous and immune systems. It’s nice to know that something as healthy as Arctic Zero also tastes good enough to consume regularly.

Arctic Zero, Inc. is a Temecula, California-based business that specializes in low calorie and nutritious frozen dessert products.

For additional information, contact Arctic Zero or visit www. MyArcticZero. com for further contact and location information.

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Advanced Orange County Varicose Veins and Hyperhidrosis Treatments Now Available

Advanced Orange County Varicose Veins and Hyperhidrosis Treatments Now Available

Surgeons at a vein rejuvenation practice in Newport Beach announce the availability of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of varicose veins and an innovative approach to treating excessive sweating.

Orange, CA (PRWEB) November 25, 2009

Orange County laser and vein rejuvenation specialists Dr. Richard Fischel, MD, PhD and Dr. John Maurice, MD (http://www. ocvein. com (http://www. ocvein. com)) are proud to announce that advanced therapy for the treatment of symptomatic varicose veins and essential hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) of the hands, face and armpits is now available in the heart of Orange County.

Utilizing a fantastic new technology known as radiofrequency ablation, symptomatic varicose veins can be treated in an outpatient setting with local anesthetics using a catheter-based treatment which eliminates the need for any incisions or surgery. Radiofrequency ablation, also known as RFA, takes only minutes to perform and results in greatly improved healing and comfort for Orange County varicose veins patients. The RFA technique offers superior effectiveness, decreased pain and bruising, and an excellent cosmetic outcome.

"There is no need to continue to suffer with painful, throbbing, sore or swollen legs due to varicose veins," notes Dr. Maurice. "Treatment is covered by most insurance companies for those patients suffering with medical symptoms. We also pay meticulous attention to the cosmetic outcome of the treatment, separately treating spider veins and visual varicosities."

Every patient at OC Laser & Vein Rejuvenation Specialists is personally evaluated by a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon. The doctors and staff at the practice believe that every patient deserves a life with vibrant, pain-free, non-swollen and non-aching legs.

In addition, Dr. Fischel is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of severe essential hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating of the hands, armpits or face. Using a specialized technique he developed after years of experience, Dr. Fischel is able to offer excellent results with minimal downtime.

"During consultations, I take the time to talk with people who are suffering from excess sweating and share more information on the specialized procedure I perform," says Dr. Fischel. "Our practice is all about helping real people. We are not a marketing machine and we do not provide 'cookie cutter' solutions. What we are is a first class medical office staffed by expert surgeons who have patient health and safety as our first and only concern."

Dr. Fischel provides personalized evaluations for Orange County hyperhidrosis sufferers and develops treatment plans based on individual needs. While severe uncontrolled sweating can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life, this surgical treatment can give patients the relief they need.

Orange County Laser and Vein Rejuvenation Specialists (http://www. ocvein. com (http://www. ocvein. com)) treats the full range of venous disorders with minimally invasive, minimal downtime procedures. Dr. Richard Fischel and Dr. John Maurice are board-certified cardiovascular surgeons and two of the preeminent practitioners and innovators of minimally invasive surgical vein procedures in Southern California. The practice also offers a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

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Eco-Friendly Tips to Boost Health

Eco-Friendly Tips to Boost Health

Making small changes can have big results. These simple tips from Botanic Choice can help the environment and also improve one's health.

Hobart, IN (Vocus) April 7, 2010

The 40th anniversary of Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22, 2010. Botanic Choice, retailer of herbal remedies and homeopathy, has released three eco-friendly tips to go green and improve one's health at the same time.

Stop Idling Your Car
Idling for more than 10 seconds wastes more gas than restarting the engine. Turn off the ignition when idling in traffic or waiting in the car.

How this helps
Idling pollutes the air and creates a health hazard. Along with emitting unhealthy smog, idling tailpipes spew out carbon dioxide, a main heat-trapping gas. These pollutants have been linked to respiratory and heart health issues, and other life threatening concerns.

Buy local
Fruits and vegetables are available all year long, but they've often been shipped from other countries. It takes a lot of cartons, ships and trucks to get them to the neighborhood grocer. A better, tastier solution is stocking up on fresh produce at local farmers’ markets and storing it in the freezer or canning for future use.

How this helps
Buying locally grown produce supports local food systems and organic farming. It also saves on gas and energy consumption. In addition, produce can lose important nutrients while in transit.

Try green supplements to live healthier
The reason “green” supplements are called green is because they contain essential green compounds found in vitamin-rich plants like broccoli, kelp, chlorella, grapefruit, spirulina and more. By removing the water, then packaging while they are at their freshest, the integrity of the entire vitamin complex is retained.

How this helps
When ingesting herbal remedies like green supplements, the body doesn’t have to draw on its own reserve, which allows it to absorb missing nutrients easily and efficiently.

About Botanic Choice
Celebrating its 100th year in business in 2010, Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc. is a leading provider of more than 500 high-quality nutritional supplements, including its best-selling Apple Cider Vinegar Plus for weight loss support. Its line of vitamins, aromatherapy, homeopathy, and herbal remedies are sold through their catalogs, web site BotanicChoice. com, and retail store at 3401 West 37th Ave, (Ridge Road) Hobart, Indiana (800-644-8327). Customers can request a free catalog online or via phone. The retail store is open weekdays 9AM-5PM or Saturday 9AM-4PM.

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Morehead Associates, Inc. Holds Annual Peer to Peer Conference(TM)

Morehead Associates, Inc. Holds Annual Peer to Peer Conference(TM)

Michael Riordan, President and CEO of Greenville Hospital System to Keynote

Charlotte, NC (Vocus) March 26, 2010

Morehead Associates, Inc. is holding its Peer to Peer Conference™ April 15 and 16, 2010 in Charlotte, N. C. at The Ritz-Carlton. This conference is a chance for people to learn from their peers and share ideas. Registration may be completed online at http://www. moreheadassociates. com/p2p].

The keynote speaker is Michael Riordan, President and CEO of Greenville Hospital System. His presentation will be “Making Engagement a C-Suite Strategy.”

Other speakers and their topics are:
Shirley Righi, Director of Professional Educational Program, Scottsdale Healthcare, “Using Employee Survey Data to Achieve and Maintain Magnet Designation” Ginny Burdick, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Community Medical Centers, “Using Survey Results in Manager Talent Development” Lauren Rykert, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and Carole Hackett, Vice President, Human Resources, The Methodist Hospital System, “The Nine-Year Journey: Surveying and Cultural Improvement” Lisa Zankman, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, and Joan Simpkins, Organizational Development Specialist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, “Engaging Employees During Times of Crisis” Debbie Stock, System Manager, OD, Provena Health, “Leadership Development: Using Morehead’s Analysis” A Top Performer Panel will be offered, featuring: Barry Bar-El, Manager, Organization Development & Learning, Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System; Mary Sweeney, Vice President, Colleague Resources and Development, St. Mary Medical Center; Monica Locker, Advocate Health Care, and Becky Urbanski, Senior Vice President, Mission and Community Affairs, Benedictine Health System.

In addition, a team from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s Linen Services will discuss their strategies for creating a high-performing team environment.

Each year, Morehead awards the healthcare industry’s top achievers by objectively identifying the highest performers and acknowledging their contributions to healthcare and other industries. These award winners share a dedication to providing a rewarding, professional environment for their employees and physicians. There are two categories of Apex Workplace Awards: Morehead Apex Workplace of Excellence and Morehead Apex Workplace of Distinction. These awards will be presented at the Conference.

About Morehead

Morehead delivers human capital surveys, metrics and solutions that enable leaders to:

target and focus human capital initiatives prioritize systemic change inform work unit interventions align employees with business strategies Morehead’s client list of healthcare providers includes 40% of U. S. News and World Report’s “100 Best Hospitals,” 42% of U. S. News and World Report’s Honor Roll Hospitals, 40% of Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) members, and 20% of the institutions designated as ANCC’s Magnet Nursing facilities, as well as financial institutions, government agencies, universities, service providers, and manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www. MoreheadAssociates. com.

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