On May 11th through 14th, a few top producers will join Rob Carducci in fabulous New York City. The trip is part of a year-long contest to help our partner-consultants learn more about HealthSource Plus.
"We feel it is important to support our partners and they support us. The Carducci Apprentice contest is one way for us to give back." - says Rob Carducci - Vice President Business Development.
March 15th, 2006
HealthSource Plus featured speaker at Canada-wide Pro-Seminars Tour
Senior consultants from HealthSource Plus will be featured speakers at the national Pro-Seminars tour. Appearances will include Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Kitchener and London.
HealthSource Plus has launched its "TOTAL Wellness Program" to select agents across Ontario. In partnership with Pro-Seminars - HealthSource Plus is teaching Canadian Insurance Professionals how to introduce the concept of Wellness to their interested Employee Benefit and Pension clientelle.
Detailed information on speaking times and dates can be found at www.pro-seminars.com .
HealthSource Plus is a leading Benefits, Pension and Wellness company with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Niagara.
More information can be found at www.healthsourceplus.com
March 1st, 2006
HealthSource Plus launches the NEW healthsourceplus.com
HealthSource Plus - launched the new www.healthsourceplus.com today. "The new website is designed to be more user friendly, contain more information, and bring more resources to our employers and their employees" said Eric Shulman - Partner - HealthSource Plus. "We are on a program for continual improvement and this is only one more way we can improve our customer service and help our customers."
Features of the new website include a greatly enhanced Wellness Section, more tools for customer service for both plan sponsors and employees and access to more features for everyone.
HealthSource Plus is a leading Benefits, Pension and Wellness company with offices in Toronto, Montreal and Niagara.
More information can be found at www.healthsourceplus.com
January 23rd, 2006
HealthSource Plus - To Sponsor "Get on Your Game", the HRPAO 2006 Annual Convention - TORONTO
HealthSource Plus - announced today its Sponsorship of the upcoming HRPAO Annual Convention in Toronto. "The HRPAO Annual Conference 2006 is one of the premier events for HR professionals. We are proud to be contributing in a small way to the overall success of this event", said Rob Carducci- Partner. "This year's theme - "Get on Your Game" is consistent with our message of best practices in the benefits arena - and we're very pleased to be increasing our visibility and contribution to this important event".
HealthSource helps Canadian corporations control their group benefits and retirement costs. HealthSource also provides Wellness programs to help improve the health of employees and lower the long term costs of health plans.
HealthSource can be found at Booth #613at the 2006 HRPAO Annual Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
More information can be found at http://www.hrpao.org/conf2006 and at www.healthsourceplus.com
November 3rd, 2005
HealthSource Plus - Announces intent to acquire group benefit and pension practices
HealthSource Plus - today announced that it has secured financing to initiate its acquisition strategy previously announced. "HealthSource plus has experiences unprecedented growth over the past 3 years. Currently, our organic growth has outpaced our acquisitive growth" says Bruce Bell, CEO. "The pace of consolidation has focused us on executing our strategic plans in shorter order than we anticipated. The benefits broker is increasingly challenged by shrinking markets, lack of innovation and increased customer expectations. Brokers will either have to invest heavily into their business, as we have, or join together with firms to leverage expertise and resources. In most cases, consolidation at the top leads to consolidation at the distribution level and we want to be at the table. While we will focus on the small and medium sized brokers in the group benefits and pension space, should larger acquisitions opportunities open up, we want to be there." More.
November 1, 2005
HealthSource Plus Implements New FLEX Administration System
HealthSource Plus announced today the successful launch of FLEX, the company's new and enhanced Administration Platform. Flex is developed in Microsofts' .NET Framework because it is one of the simplest, most compatible, and most complete implementations of XML Web services standards today. By implementing this state of the art system, HealthSource has further shown its commitment to Best Practices. "FLEX is a best of class administration system designed to help us better serve our customers", says Eric Shulman - project leader. "By continuing to invest in the growth of our company and our capabilities, we are committing to continuing to deliver world-class customer service to our customers".
Some of the features of the system include:
- Windows-based, Fully GUI environment
- MS Sequel Server database driven
- Automatic billing services
- Produce Single Group Statement or Separate Billing Statement for each Group Division
- Preview Current Billing or Review Prior Billing History on-demand
- ASO Claims input per division benefit.
- Management Reporting & Analysis
For further information contact HealthSource Plus at info@healthsourceplus.com.
September 7, 2005
HealthSource Plus at the "Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show" - Oct 17-20, 2005 - Canadian National Trade Centre (CNE)
HealthSource Plus will be at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show on October 17 through 20th, 2005. "The CMTS is one of Canada's largest trade shows and a natural for HealthSource Plus" says Bruce Bell, CEO. "So many of our customers are Canadian leaders in manufacturing; the CMTS gives us a chance to promote our services to one of our natural verticals and support Canadian manufacturers" said Bell.
HealthSource helps manufacturers control group benefits and retirement costs. HealthSource also provides Wellness programs to help improve the health of employees and lower the long term costs of health plans.
HealthSource can be found at Booth #5333 at the CMTS.
More information can be found here.
For further information go to www.healthsourceplus.com or www.cmts.ca
August 21, 2005
HealthSource Plus Implements "First Contact" Program
HealthSource Plus today announced the release of "First Contact", its diagnostic fact finding program for Canadian employers between 25 and 2,000 employees. "First Contact is HealthSource's methodology for helping our future-customers convert their existing sickness plans to health plans", says Rob Carducci, Vice President of Business Development. "We are constantly looking at the industry's best practices to better serve our customers; First Contact is a part of our strategy and committment to excellence in customer service" says Carducci.
HealthSource Plus was started in 1992 and is a leading Canadian company dedicated to helping Canadian employers save money on their employee benefits. HealthSource is now recognized as one of the leading Employee Benefits Providers in Canada with millions of dollars under administration - covering thousands of Canadians. HealthSource has offices in Toronto, Montreal and Niagara.
For an overview of First Contact contact info@healthsourceplus.com
Important!! New Consolidated Invoice Format
As part of our continual improvement plan, please note that June invoices have been slightly delayed in order to accommodate considerable improvements in our Invoice format. We have implemented a new and improved Billing System at HealthSource Plus designed to be more flexible and more efficient.
Please note for our clients that have Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) your withdrawal will occur 5 business days after you receive the next invoice.
Some changes may not appear on your June 2005 invoice, but will be reflected on your next months' invoice.
Please contact your Customer Service Representative if you have any questions.
NEW LOOK!
New Features on your Invoice:
- Now you can search your pdf invoice for any information including:
- Certificate #
- Name
- Other important information
- Only active employees will now show on your invoice
- Look for more enhancements to the invoices over the next few months
- HSP will return to our regular billing schedule next month *July 2005
NEW!! Statement of Coverage
As part of our continual improvement program, please note effectively immediately, HealthSource Plus has implemented a new and improved Statement of Coverage. Note, this Statement of Coverage will replace the Wallet Certificate on a go-forward basis only. You will receive the new Statement of Coverage only for new employees and for employees that undergo any change of coverage. Existing employees do not require the new Statement of Coverage, unless a change to their status occurs.
The Statement of Coverage includes many new features including;
- Movement from dot-matrix to Laser printing for better legibility
- new tear-away Travel Insurance Wallet Card including emergency hotline numbers
- Beneficiaries are now included on the Statement of Coverage
- Easy-read Contact Information for Claims Hotline
- Heavier Stock Paper for durability
- Larger Print Format
Pay Your Monthly Premium by Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP)
Many HealthSource Plus clients are taking advantage of the convenience of moving to PAP for their monthly premium payments. How does it work? It's easy and it works just like your personal pre-authorized chequing transactions at home. Every month, HealthSource will send you a statement 5 days in advance of the withdrawal to let you know the monthly amount. And you remain in control. You always reserve the right to discontinue PAP at any time with 3 days notice.
How can you get started? Just call 1.800.753.0110 and ask for your PAP Form. Or you can email us at service@healthsourceplus.com.
Why not increase your efficiency and reduce your work? Switch to Pre Authorized Payment mode today!
Summer is here! Did you know that our Travel Insurance covers Trip Cancellation?
Many of our clients include Out of Country Travel Insurance in their group benefits. For our clients covered under SSQ, did you know that your employees also have Trip Cancellation Insurance built-in to your coverage? This extra benefit is free. For details see your Employee Booklet.
Apr 19, 2005
HealthSource Plus - Announces Wellness Sublicensing Agreement with The Argus Group and Somers Isles Insurance Company, Bermuda.
HealthSource Plus - Wellness Division - announced today the wellness sublicensing agreement with The Argus Group and Somers Isles Insurance Company of Bermuda. With the sublicensing agreement Somers Isles now offers its clients access to the online courses on an exclusive basis for Bermuda. More...
Apr 7, 2005
HealthSource Plus - acquires exclusive Canadian and Caribbean Rights to "Selfhelpworks" - online courses for weight loss, smoking cessation and stress reduction
HealthSource Plus - Wellness Division - HealthSource Plus - Wellness Division - announced today the acquisition of exclusive Canadian and Caribbean software rights to Selfhelpworks, a US-based wellness software company in San Diego.
HealthSource now offers its clients access to the online courses at no additional charge as an added value to membership. More...
Apr 1, 2005
Microsoft Business Solutions CRM helps HealthSource Plus deliver world-class customer service
In this Microsoft press release, read how HealthSource Plus partnered with a Microsoft Certified Partner to implement a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) to deliver world class customer service. Read the entire Press Release here.
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Feb 15, 2005
HealthSource Plus - Launches "Ask Diane" - An Online Nutritional Counseling Service Free to All HealthSource Plus Clients
HealthSource Plus - Wellness Division - announced today the launch of its online Nutritional Counseling service for all employer clients, "Ask Diane".
HealthSource clients can now go to HealthSourcePlus.com and click on "Ask Diane" to have their personal nutrition questions answered by Diane Dimaria, a Registered Nutritionist at HealthSource Plus. More...
Feb 10, 2005
HealthSource Plus - Group Retirement Solutions teams up with independent provider to offer plan member financial education and counseling services to Pension and Group RRSP clients
HealthSource Plus - Group Retirement Solutions announced today the introduction of independent third-party financial educational services for all members of its group retirement plans. At no additional cost to members, HealthSource Plus - Group Retirement Solutions clients now have access to a comprehensive financial planning website. Financial education seminars are also available at a nominal fee. Both services are offered through Acquaint Financial - an independent provider of employee financial education and counseling programs. More...
Jan 14, 2005
HealthSource Plus at HRPAO Show - February 2-4, 2005 - Toronto Sheraton Hotel
Join HealthSource Plus at the HRPAO Show - February 2-4 at booth #93. This years' show is called - "HR on the Move" where you can learn about the newest products and services from 180 exhibitors including HealthSource Plus and other key suppliers to the HR community. Become knowledgeable about the latest tools and technologies, meet and interact with potential suppliers, shop and compare.
This is your chance to:
- visit the booths and check out the latest HR products and services;
- get direct access to the experts and have your questions answered, and
- discover new sources and suppliers for your organization's HR needs
Details on the show can be found by clicking here.
Dec 1, 2004
HealthSource Plus Welcomes Chris Lennox as Vice President, Group Retirement Solutions
HealthSource Plus is pleased to announce that Chris Lennox has accepted the offer of Vice President, Group Retirement Solutions.The Group Retirement Solutions Division is responsible for all Group Retirement Planning activities for existing and new HSP clients including RRSP's, Pensions, IPP's and other group retirement initiatives.
Chris joins HealthSource with a wealth of experience including experience with The HUB Group, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte & Touche. Chris has earned his Masters Certificate (Honours) at the Schulich School of Business and holds C.G.A , PPAC and CSC designations. Chris is also active in the professional community as a member of the CGAO, the Canadian Pension and Benefits Institute and the Project Management Institute.
"Chris is a solid pension executive and we are very pleased he has joined our team at HealthSource Plus" says Bruce Bell, Chief Executive Officer. "We are very confident in the future of our pension and capital accumulation services with Chris at the helm of the division."
Chris can be reached at clennox@healthsourceplus.com or at 416.445.0000, ext. 250 or by cell at 416.951.5559
Nov 24, 2004
Group Insurance Costs increases can be inflated by Artificial Trends
When dealing with Group Health programs, when an insurer refers to your "trend", they aren't referring to the next fashion craze. What they are talking about is their estimate of where your group health care costs will go over the ensuing renewal period, and the news is rarely good. More.
Nov 12, 2004
It's Flu Season. What are your choices?
It's that time of the year again when the Flu Shot hype begins. To vaccinate or not? For some people it becomes a dilemma that can only be answered by further education. More.
October 9, 2004
Jeffrey Stinchcombe & Bruce Bell featured authors in October 2004 edition of "The Self-Insurer", a US based magazine for the insurance industry.
Two executives from HealthSource Plus are highlighted authors in the October 2004 edition of "The Self Insurer". "We were asked to discuss the state of the ASO market in Canada by our colleagues in the US," says Jeffrey Stinchcombe. This article will coincide with our participation in the Self Insurance Institute of America event being held in Miami, Florida in September. "We feel it is important to stay on top of benefits trends in the US - many of which are adopted here in Canada," says Bruce Bell, CEO of HealthSource Plus. To read the article, click here.
Sept 22, 2004
HealthSource Plus launches new communications campaign 2004
HealthSource Plus has undergone a significant shift in Employee, Employer and Broker Communications. "Our goals are simple; to simplify our communications and to provide our clients and partners with better access to information in keeping with the PIPIDA guidelines," says Jeffrey Stinchcombe of HealthSource Plus.
Sept 12, 2004
HealthSource Plus attends the Self-Insurance Institute of America Conference in Miami Florida, Sept 29 through Oct 1, 2004
HealthSource Plus continues to look for new ideas and trends that can be applied to the Canadian marketplace. In Sept and Oct, 2004, HealthSource Plus will be a featured exhibitor at the annual "Self-Insurance Institute of America's Conference".
"We feel that it is important to stay on top of the changing industry - to stay abreast of current trends and to import these ideas back into Canada," says Eric Shulman, President of HealthSource Plus. "By looking at the best-practices within our industry and applying these ideas to our own business, we are constantly trying to improve our business model and our delivery to clients" says Mr. Shulman.
September 4, 2004
HealthSource Plus launches website enhancements
HealthSource Plus launched today new web enhancements designed to help clients, brokers and partners access information. "We are constantly evolving as a company and that has to be reflected in our website too" says Jeffrey Stinchcombe. "As we grow, we look at ways to help our clients be more efficient in dealing with us and in how we deliver our services to them" says Mr. Stinchcombe. "One of the exciting enhancements is our new eProfile service. This allows our clients to login, track their claims in real time and view their benefits details - all online", Stinchcombe says. "These changes represent only the first stages of our web strategy. We anticipate many more phases to the delivery of our goal to be Canada's leading TPA"
Sept 1, 2004
HealthSource Plus releases eProfile - enabling employees to access claims information online in real time.
As another Value Added service to its clients, HealthSource Plus now offers online claims information in real time with eProfile.
Now, clients can register online to view your benefit detail, claims history, print reports and more - all online 24/7.
If you are a HealthSource Plus client, you can register today, by clicking on the following links;
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HealthSource Plus eProfileT - making it easier to keep track of your benefits
August 20, 2004
All HealthSource Plus forms now available online in French & English
Now, you can go to www.healthsourceplus.com to download any form you require. Just click on the "Forms" tab to view all available HealthSource Forms in Adobe Acrobat Format (.pdf). If you do not have internet access you can still call your local HealthSource office to order forms by mail.
July, 2004
HealthSource Plus partners with Pro-Seminars to help educate brokers and plan sponsors
Distribution growth. This has been a key part of the HealthSource strategy. To educate brokers and to help them educate plan sponsors - HealthSource Plus has joined forces with Pro-Seminars to help develop and educate group brokers on the power of ASO. Entitled "Advanced Tools for the Benefits Trade", the goal is to help brokers fully understand ASO, the benefits of TPA and understanding Stop Loss insurance. "In our province-wide campaign" says Jeffrey Stinchcombe, "our goal is to meet as many brokers as possible and help attract key distributors to help them grow in this highly emerging market of ASO".
June 2004
Navigating Change
In today's world, the increase in competition has forced organizations to reinvent themselves entirely so that they can be in a better position to meet new and higher standards. As a result, change can hit organizations like a tidal wave.
Products and services must be better, faster to market, more cost effective and more innovative than ever before. Organizations must be highly flexible at every level to adapt quickly to new technologies, regulations and customer demands.
This all creates new demands and challenges for your employees. Change can be disorienting and overwhelming.
So how do you navigate change yourself and help others?
- Acknowledge your own reactions: It is difficult to move forward with a change unless you understand your thoughts and feelings about it. If you ignore your initial reactions, they may surface later which could prevent you from taking any action at all. You can lead people only as far as you have come yourself.
- Assess the impact of the change: Take some time to assess the impact of the change objectively and thoroughly and you will be in a better position to identify potential obstacles and make appropriate adjustments. You will maximize your ability to adapt successfully and will minimize the emotional distress and discomfort change can bring.
- Seek and acknowledge the reaction of others: Change creates stress - anger, fear, anxiety and frustration can undermine self-confidence and self-esteem. By encouraging others to express their feelings, concerns and needs, you can help them work through those feelings and return their focus to the task at hand. Your empathy lays the foundation for trust and open communication.
- Take position action individually and with others: When you are dealing with a major change, it is normal to feel a loss of control. Do not expect to be able to take on everything at once. Instead, take charge of what you can do and encourage others to do the same.
As a navigator, be supportive and responsive to your employees needs. Many people will be frustrated simply by the lack of information they need in order to adjust and adapt. When an employee's job changes significantly, they many not know what to do or how to do it well. Be patient. We all need time to adjust to change and having the skills to navigate through our rapidly changing business world is now considered a necessity.
January 2004
HealthSource PLUS offers an innovative and highly effective approach to developing a healthy lifestyle - weight loss, performance enhancement and overall health. Registered Nutritionists and other highly trained and experienced health professionals facilitate programs and seminars.
The Seminar topics include:
10 Easy Steps to a Healthier Body
It's easier to move individual stones than a whole mountain. Introducing small changes one step at a time will add up to improved long-range health. Presented here are easy-to-implement tips and how-to's for a successful shape-up program.
Topics include:
- Quick and safe weight loss tricks
- Practical tips for increasing nutrients in everyday foods
- Reducing the non-foods (saturated fats, sodium, etc.).
Food & Mood: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
What you eat affects how clearly you think and concentrate, your intelligence level, memory, and reaction time, and even how quickly your brain ages. This seminar will teach you how to build your brain power for maximum productivity in the cutting-edge corporate world.
Nutrition on the Run
Lack of time can be an obstacle to good health. With a little knowledge and creativity nutritious meals for the whole family can be prepared with little effort. Topics include:
- Brown bagging it?. Homemade lunch ideas
- Take out: Healthier fast food choices and quick nutritious meals
- Menu planning; Groceries; Time saving tips
Nutriceuticals - Be an Informed Consumer
Are you getting the most out of your supplements? Thousands are available. How do you know which are right for you? Be nutrient savvy. Discover how, when & for what reasons to take supplements and where to find those nutrients in food.
- Do I need supplements?
- Functions and sources of vitamins and minerals
- More is not better - Recommended dosages
- Spinning the bottle - Supplement quality
- The Protocols - specific health concerns
Is Work Making you Fat?
Many of us gain 1-5 lb yearly upon entering the workforce. How & why was that extra weight gained, and more importantly, how can it be stopped? This session discusses various work-related fat-forming factors and practical solutions.
- Business lunches & dinners - gaining weight on company time & on the company dime
- Living large: perils of a sedentary lifestyle
- How to conquer office temptations
- Tips for making permanent change
Nutrition for Shift Workers
Currently more than 20% of North American Workers are employed as shift-workers. Healthy management of a shift workers' diet takes some knowledge and work, but once mastered can improve sleep, energy, and overall health. Learn key issues related to the shift-workers lifestyle and useful strategies for sleep enhancement and maximum productivity during waking hours.
Topics include:
- Health problems associated with shift-work
- Sleep patterns and the circadian rhythm
- Neurotransmitters & your food
- Diet & Nutrition - practical suggestions - when & what to eat (and what not to eat);Cooking & food preparation
The Kitchen Clean-Up
Reinvent your kitchen. Learn practical tips and techniques for grocery shopping, stocking, cooking, and storing natural foods. Discover how to:
- Introduce new foods to yourself and your family
- Understand food labels
- Sneak and substitute healthier ingredients into your favourite recipes
- Cut fat and cholesterol from your cooking.
Additional topics include:
- The Glycemic Index
- Nutrition 101 - A crash course on Nutrition
- Boosting the Burn - Metabolism Raisers
- The Once Over - Detoxification Principles & Safe Techniques
- Holiday Eating
- The Skinny on Fat - a look at safe & dangerous fats, trans fats, cholesterol
- The Anti-Cancer Action Plan
- Nutrition for a Healthy Heart
Topics may also be customized to meet your companies specific needs.
