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If you do not have Adobe Acrobat's free Reader software, you may download it now from Adobe's Web site. . Articles EMPLOYEE BENEFIT NEWS Electronic health records Topic: In the not-too-distant future, a patient's electronic health record will be quickly and easily accessed and updated in the doctor's office. New Brunswick – Pharmacy Act Topic: Pharmacists will be able to prescribe certain drugs if an amendment to New Brunswick's Pharmacy Act is passed RAMQ changes for 2008 Topic: On July 1, 2008 changes came into effect for Quebec's provincial health plan. eBenefit news: Online resources can fill the information gaps Topic: Credible websites and online tools go a long way towards satisfying plan members' thirst for information when dealing with health issues. The Script: ESI Canada revises its prediction Topic: ESI Canada saw the upward pressure on drug spend slow somewhat in 2007 and now expects annual drug spend to reach $28 billion by 2010. sanofi-aventis Health Care Survey 2008 Topic: This year's edition of the annual sanofi-aventis health care survey indicates that plan members are concerned about stress and chronic illnesses. WELLNESS REPORT Listen up and turn it down Topic: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss is a widespread condition that is also entirely preventable. ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE Administrative Update Q2, 2008 FRONT RUNNER New name for World Access emergency travel assistance On June 2, 2008, World Access® - Manulife Financial's travel assistance provider - changed its name to become Mondial Assistance® Now available: the ESI Canada 2007 Drug Trend Report You can help your plan sponsors understand the forces shaping their group benefits drug plans when you download the Manulife edition of the ESI Canada 2007 Drug Trend Report from our website. Manulife Financial's new Group Supplemental Commission Statement We've made it easier for you to do business with us. In April, we made a significant improvement to the way we pay you. The introduction of the new Supplemental Commission Statement was something many plan advisors were anxious to receive. AlphaPlus®: packed with added flexibility for small business clients Even more flexible plan design features to meet the unique needs of your small business clients. Help plan members be drug $mart Direct your clients to the recently updated plan member education information for drug $mart. Early education for plan members who are losing coverage Plan members who are nearing their plan's maximum age of eligibility need options. To help meet these needs, Manulife Financial has launched a process* designed to get the information into plan members' hands automatically. A Quickstart™ for Small Business In today's competitive labour market, small business owners are looking for ways to attract and retain loyal employees. Earn your Reward$ in 2008 Each year, Manulife Financial recognizes the outstanding efforts of the plan advisors who help us achieve our goals. Manulife's exposure to sub-prime mortgage-backed securities is extremely low OTHER Subscribe On-Line for Your Free Subscription By completing and submitting this on-line subscription form, you are registering to receive e-mail notification that the latest issue (quarterly) of Employee Benefit News (EBN) and/or Wellness Report have been posted to this Web site. Employee Benefit News and Wellness Report are for information purposes only and are not intended to provide financial, legal or medical advice. Always consult with a Manulife Financial representative and an appropriate professional advisor before making changes to a group benefits plan. Always visit your doctor if you are experiencing medical problems.