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Those working in white-collar professional services typically have lower rates of smoking and vaping than other industries. But a creeping trend of nicotine pouch use among workers in demanding industries, such as finance and technology, could be changing things. Nicotine pouches are tiny bags of nicotine that fit under the lip. Zyn nicotine pouches are [...] Read More... from 4 Things to Know about Nicotine Pouches Like Zyn The post 4 Things to Know about Nicotine Pouches Like Zyn appeared first on EX Program ..read more

On college campuses, the sights are often predictable: school colors, packed libraries before finals, and now, an increasing number of vape/smoke-free campus signs. As of 2023, over 2,600 campuses in the U.S. have implemented tobacco-free policies, up from 1,816 in 2017, with many more following suit thanks to Truth Initiative’s tobacco/vape-free college program. Students are [...] Read More... from How to End Smoking on a Smoke-Free Campus The post How to End Smoking on a Smoke-Free Campus appeared first on EX Program ..read more

So, your company is ready to implement an incentive or a tobacco surcharge on insurance for employees who use tobacco products. The next task at hand is identifying individuals eligible for the incentive or premium discount. To achieve this, many organizations rely on self-reported data through a tobacco attestation form. But how do you ensure [...] Read More... from How to Ensure Honesty on a Tobacco Attestation Form The post How to Ensure Honesty on a Tobacco Attestation Form appeared first on EX Program ..read more

Helping members quit tobacco offers many advantages to your health plan, including improved health outcomes, lower costs of care, and healthier families. While the benefits of quitting tobacco are widely known, you may still see low engagement in the tobacco cessation program you offer. You are not alone. See impactful and proven initiatives that change [...] Read More... from Impactful Strategies to Ignite Member Engagement in Quitting Tobacco The post Impactful Strategies to Ignite Member Engagement in Quitting Tobacco appeared first on EX Program ..read more

If you use a tobacco surcharge on health insurance, properly Implementing it with a reasonable alternative standard is critical—not just for employees but for your organization as well. Below are essential details about how to properly implement a tobacco surcharges and pitfalls to avoid from active legal developments.   Tobacco surcharge rules by state Even [...] Read More... from Tobacco Surcharge on Health Insurance in Legal Crosshairs: Is Your Wellness Program Compliant? The post Tobacco Surcharge on Health Insurance in Legal Crosshairs: Is Your Wellness Program Compliant? appeared fi ..read more

Doctors and nurses who smoke can affect more than your organization’s healthcare costs; they can influence the quality of care for patients, too. Healthcare professionals are some of the most influential employees for a clinic, hospital, or health care system. They impact everything from the work environment to patient satisfaction and behavior. Having healthcare professionals [...] Read More... from Doctors and Nurses Who Smoke: Unraveling the Impact on Patient Care The post Doctors and Nurses Who Smoke: Unraveling the Impact on Patient Care appeared first on EX Program ..read more

Everyone knows the risks of smoking while pregnant, but what about the risks of vaping while pregnant? As the prevalence of e-cigarette use among young adults increases, the likelihood of vaping among women of reproductive age also increases. Studies show up to 7% of pregnant women use e-cigarettes. However, this percentage is likely an underestimate [...] Read More... from Breaking Misconceptions: The Real Risks of Vaping While Pregnant The post Breaking Misconceptions: The Real Risks of Vaping While Pregnant appeared first on EX Program ..read more

About 70% of EX Program employer clients use some form of quit tobacco-incentive or surcharge. Here’s why: When implemented successfully, a surcharge can motivate people to act who might not feel confident about quitting or might not be interested in quitting right now. An incentive can also guide tobacco users to resources that effectively boost [...] Read More... from Tobacco Surcharges: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Employers The post Tobacco Surcharges: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Employers appeared first on EX Program ..read more

Motivating tobacco users to quit or attempt to quit is a priority for over 50% of employers, often achieved through various incentives, including tobacco surcharges. Optimizing the premium differential, along with effective communication on how to eliminate it, can significantly boost the number of individuals attempting to quit. As you assess your benefits to enhance [...] Read More... from Tobacco Surcharges and Incentives: What Works to Contain Costs and Increase Engagement The post Tobacco Surcharges and Incentives: What Works to Contain Costs and Increase Engagement appeared first on EX P ..read more