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December 8, 2021
Join The Next Town Hall!
Our next member Town Hall will take place on December 15th at 12:30 pm. This month's session, "A Look Ahead to 2022" will discuss Kaiser Permanente as a leader in the future of medicine. Register here.
Getting Health Plan Costs Under Control
Your budget is important to your business. And as health care costs continue to rise, maintaining a competitive benefits package while keeping costs in check is becoming more challenging than ever.
A fresh look at health care
At the core, what do you think a health care partner should deliver?...
November 4, 2021
Employees are your company’s greatest asset. Keeping them safe, healthy, and engaged is where business leaders like you thrive. But as we face more potential surges in COVID-19 cases, it's important to make sure you are doing all you can to support the health and safety of your workforce — whether they’re working remotely, on-site, or both. Want to learn more? Download the Kaiser Permanente playbook, "Create a safe, flexible workplace: Setting your business up for success during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Kaiser Permanente Recognized as...
October 12, 2021
From now through March 31, 2022, Kaiser Permanente members can get a flu shot at no additional cost from multiple retail locations, including Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart. This is in addition to the Kaiser Permanente flu clinics options that are currently available to
members.
This means that Kaiser Permanente is offering 5 easy ways to get a flu shot:
Drive-thru clinic (appointment required) - Now through November 30, members can use our new, convenient way to get a flu shot. They don’t even have to leave their car. An appointment is required.
Medical...
September 10, 2021
Did you know our #PermanenteMedicine experts have done a series of Facebook Lives on important community health topics? In the latest session, a panel of physicians discussed the flu vaccine and its importance as we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a look and hear answers to questions like:
Can you have the flu and COVID-19 at the same time?
Why do you need a flu shot every year?
How do physicians advise families in diverse neighborhoods who may be hesitant to be vaccinated?
What do immunocompromised individuals need to know about getting a...
August 10, 2021
To a small business owner, navigating the must-have’s and the nice-to-have’s of health benefits can seem daunting. Are you required to offer health care to your staff? How much will that cost you? Do the benefits of employee-sponsored health coverage outweigh the costs?
While the circumstances and specific requirements may differ from business to business, at Kaiser Permanente we know that health coverage isn’t just a benefit to the employee, but also to the business owner. Because healthier employees lead to a healthier bottom line.
In a recent article in...
July 20, 2021
They say that “change is good.” And while switching to Kaiser Permanente should be a seamless experience, any organizational change can be disruptive and spark many questions – especially when the change involves something as important as health care. The good news is that there are ways to minimize that disruption so employees can feel good about the change and stay focused on doing their job. In a recent blog post, we shared tips employers can use to leverage best practices in change management.
April 15, 2020
Dear Operators,
We have some important updates to share with you as new Orders were issued today in DC and MD impacting restaurant operators.
DC - Earlier today, Mayor Bowser issued an Order requiring restaurant workers to wear gloves and cloth or surgical masks while at work. All gloves and masks shall be procured by the business. This will go into effect on April 17th at 12:01am. This gives operators a short window to procure supplies if they need to, and we expect enforcement will be reasonable, understanding all operators currently open for...
April 2, 2020
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
As Covid-19 rages on, telemedicine is a viable treatment option, while access to discounted prescriptions is always a great benefit.
The National Restaurant Association is offering two programs to help members and their employees stay healthy and safe.
Through its new partner, Healthiest You, the Association is making a telemedicine option available to its members. The service is $7/month per employee. There are no co-pays, and all family members can use the service.
The National Restaurant Association is offering members access to...
April 2, 2020
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
As Covid-19 rages on, telemedicine is a viable treatment option, while access to discounted prescriptions is always a great benefit.
The National Restaurant Association is offering two programs to help members and their employees stay healthy and safe.
Through its new partner, Healthiest You, the Association is making a telemedicine option available to its members. The service is $7/month per employee. There are no co-pays, and all family members can use the service.
Those interested in participating in the telemedicine option can...
January 21, 2020
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
When an employee at your restaurant is injured, everyone gets hurt, including the business owner. Building a culture of safety is key to reversing the trend.
When an employee at your restaurant is injured, everyone gets hurt, including the business owner. For starters, medical bills and insurance premiums go up, and employee morale goes down. For those of you wondering what you can do to prevent this, building a culture of safety is key to reversing the trend.
When an accident happens, it costs money to bounce back. It makes sense to...
November 19, 2019
Original content c/o: National Restaurant Association
Full-timers especially are looking for a full plate of benefits. Tiered health-care plans, tuition reimbursement, even tattoos are in the offing.
Good benefits are a badge of honor in the restaurant industry: “Get benefits worth bragging about,” touts a listing for one restaurant company’s management position.
“If you aren't offering benefits to managers, you aren’t going to get them,” says restaurant consultant and accountant Rick Braa, owner of AMP Services LLP, Seattle. Braa works with nearly...
September 23, 2019
Original content c/o: James Beard Foundation
Written by Stacy Carroll
James Beard Foundation director of Impact programs Stacy Carroll explains why prioritizing self-care is an important part of building a strong business, and how we're integrating that philosophy into our Owning It program to help support hundreds of women entrepreneurs across the country.
Photo: Clay Williams
Over the last year, we’ve traveled to Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Phoenix with our Owning It program in support of emerging entrepreneurs, and we...
August 5, 2014
WATCH: Nizam Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl talks about healthcare solutions for restaurants and small businesses. "It's not a business decision, it's just the right decision."
Video Link: Nizam, Ben's Chili Bowl
January 13, 2014
One hour. Sixty minutes. 3,600 seconds.
Lunch break. Pilate’s class. An episode of The Bachelor (don’t pretend you don’t watch).
In one hour you can get a haircut or pedicure, take a nap, or ride the metro from Franconia-Springfield to Silver Spring. In sixty minutes you can bake a cake, write a letter, or (start to) work on your taxes.
Or, in one hour you can save up to three lives.
That’s right. For a simple one-hour investment you can make a life-giving difference to those in need.
January is National Volunteer Blood...
December 26, 2013
The season of giving is quickly winding down. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Festivus – it’s likely you made your lists, checked them twice, and set out to secure gizmos, gadgets, thing-a-ma-jigs and whatcha-ma-call-its for those you know and love.
Gifts are tokens of appreciation designed to convey value and worth, but sometimes they fall a little short of that goal. No doubt you have opened an ugly sweater, tacky tie, box of fruitcake, or other gift that has forced you to smile politely and remind yourself that it’s the thought...
May 15, 2013
You ask and we answer. The following questions and answers are a result of responses we received from the earlier round of FAQs.
Health Care FAQ's For Restaurants
My restaurant has fewer than 50 employees and I offer insurance but only to my senior staff. Since we’re under 50 and exempt from the employer health care mandate, can we continue to offer to only some of our staff?
There are five restaurants trading under the same name in our group but each restaurant was set up individually with a different mix of...
April 30, 2013
Below you will find an FAQ session that will help update you on the health care mandate. We would like to continue with frequent updates based on what you need and want to know. So please, send us your questions for the next FAQ session to betsy@ramw.org:
Health Care FAQ's For Restaurants
Will all restaurants have to offer health benefits to their employees?
What are my options for offering health care to my employees?
Am I OK with the insurance I have now?
I have restaurants in DC, Virginia and Maryland...
