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Do your employees know how to talk to their doctor?

Health care can be complicated and even confusing. The best way for consumers to avoid being overwhelmed by uncertainty is to become health care literate. This doesn’t just mean learning big words, it also means knowing how to talk to doctors, says HealthLink’s Danielle Freeman.

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Tax reform: Next steps for business owners under the new law

Business owners are trying to determine how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect them and their companies. But while Congress set an outline, the IRS hasn’t written the rules yet. Ciuni & Panichi’s Jim Komos explains what’s clear so far about the tax law changes.

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Navigating a tighter labor market

Growth, however, means growing pains, as business owners say talent is their biggest long-term challenge. And the need for talent is likely to be more intense in Columbus.

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As tax presence expands, nexus studies become more important

Not all companies are aware of the states and cities in which they have nexus, especially as those entities look to impose digital or “cookie” nexus to capture as much tax revenue from those doing business in their jurisdictions. Clarus Partners’ Jeff Stonerock talks tax nexus and nexus studies.

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Get the word out about EAPs, which traditionally are underused

Employee Assistance Programs have a history of success, but remain an underused resource. This can be frustrating for employers. Here are ways to make employees more aware of EAPs, says James Kinville, senior director of LifeSolutions, an EAP that is part of the UPMC Insurance Services Division.

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