Here at Optima Health, we’re busy preparing for the full implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which goes into effect for coverage in 2014. With open enrollment taking place this October, there are many details to consider and decisions to make. Not just for providers – but also for employers and even individuals. Here’s a look at some of the changes coming your way in 2013. ...

Optima Health and Delta Dental of Virginia (Delta Dental) have partnered to create a whole health insurance solution that provides dental benefits for small businesses. The option provides dental insurance products that can be purchased at the same time as health insurance products for small employer groups. This preferred pricing dental program will provide a 5% discount off dental insurance rates from Del ...

Terrina Thomas, Director of Health and Preventive Services, Optima Health. I don’t know about you but right about 2:30 p.m. each day, I start to hear the faintest chant of my name coming from the downstairs of my building! No wait, maybe it is coming from my stomach and echoing from the vending machine downstairs. At any rate, if I haven’t remembered to bring a bag of grapes or granola bar from home, I find ...

Lyon Shipyard was established in 1928 and is currently one of the leading east coast ship repair contractors. Lyon Shipyard supplies their customers with marine services including but not limited to marine electronics repair, barge repair, pier side, and out-of-water ship repairs. Located on the northern and southern shores of the Elizabeth River – adjacent to the Intercoastal Waterway in Norfolk, Lyon Ship ...

Virginia is the greatest place to live and work  The LPGA isn’t the only big event happening at the Kingsmill Restort in Williamsburg, Virginia today.  Governor Bob McDonnell spoke at Optima Health’s 6th Annual Customer Forum held annually for benefits managers from large employers across the state. The focus of the Governor’s speech was on the health and economic status of the state. He highlighted the upc ...

Princess Anne Country Club has a reputation as a leading country club in Hampton Roads.  The staff prides itself in performing at their personal best, being an efficient company and healthy at heart.  Recently a team of employees worked with Optima Health to create a fun, innovative wellness program called REACH which stands for Realistic Energetic Approach to Complete Health. The team that developed the pr ...

There's no doubt social media is a hot topic today, and some seem to have truly mastered its power. Want to learn a thing or two? Just ask the folks at Charlie’s Café in Norfolk. The Virginian Pilot reported on June 15 that Tom Hanks, in town to film a movie, stopped by Charlie’s Café for breakfast. Hanks said he followed the recommendations on social media. Social media is about connecting, communicating a ...