Tim Church

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season in Branson, Dolly Parton's Stampede has opened their stables for 2024 with a blend of new and traditional entertainment for guests.

On Sunday, March 10, family, friends and fans gathered together at Wranglers Honky Tonk in Branson to celebrate the life and music of the late great country music star Buck Trent.

The Branson Regional Arts Council is inviting anyone with developmental disabilities to come and audition for its 2024 Special Abilities Showcase on Sunday, March 24.

The Black Oak Amp in Lampe has announced two more additions to their 2024 season line-up: Josh Turner and Hairball.

A healthy and inclusive workplace environment needs flexible solutions that are personalized to all lifestyles, work schedules, cultures and food preferences.

When used correctly, weight-loss medications, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications, can be a tool to help reduce costs and provide clinical results.

Lifestyle is equally important for long-term success. A good behavior-change program can benefit many people with chronic conditions – whether by impacting clinical outcomes, improving quality of life, or helping to lower long-term health-care costs.

Though chronic disease treatment is rapidly expanding, balancing the latest medication with proven initiatives can help employers manage rising healthcare costs wherever you fall on the GLP-1 coverage spectrum. By leading with behavior change and focusing on personalization, engagement initiatives, and strategies to balance cost and care, employers can be better prepared for the rising costs of tomorrow without sacrificing the health of their people.

This guide highlights what employers and benefits advisors should watch for in weight-management programs, and why a balanced, personalized approach always involves a behavior-change program.

Want to drive meaningful health outcomes? Financial incentives alone won't cut it. By grounding wellness programs in behavior-change science, employers can empower their people to build healthier, more sustainable habits. This approach not only supports employees in achieving long-term health benefits but also enhances the ROI of supplemental efforts like financial incentives.