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Can Medigap survive?
With so much media and legislative focus aimed at the Medicare Advantage program, news about traditional Medigap plans has been...
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Illinois Medicaid bill makes nearly $1.4B in cuts
Illinois moved closer to drastic Medicaid cuts Monday with proposed legislation that could excise nearly $1.4 billion from the state's...
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$628M from feds to boost 7 Massachusetts hospitals
The federal government has approved $628 million to support a Massachusetts plan for improving care and lowering costs at seven...
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Bill aimed at reforming scarce medicine sales
A Congressman investigating secondary wholesalers accused of jacking up prices of crucial prescription drugs in short supply has introduced a...
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Allianz appoints Wikelius assistant VP
Charles Wikelius named assistant vice president, senior council of Allianz Life.
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Blogs More »
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Social studies
If there’s one thing I’m constantly reminded of, it’s that writers and readers are often...
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20 best cities for health brokers (part 1)
Let's find out where the most lucrative markets are for health brokers.
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Wellness works
Does all the hype about wellness live up to expectations, or is it just another...
Core/Group
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Can Medigap survive?
With so much media and legislative focus aimed at the Medicare Advantage program, news about traditional Medigap plans has been rather sparse, and what news...
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Allianz appoints Wikelius assistant VP
Charles Wikelius named assistant vice president, senior council of Allianz Life.
Voluntary
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Reinvent yourself with voluntary
Barbara Saxton presents a round table discussion on the opportunities that exist in todays world for leveraging voluntary sales.
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It's OK to offer life insurance
According to a Deloitte survey, one of the main reasons why non-buyers don't go ahead and purchase a life insurance policy is because no one...
Consumer Driven Health Care
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Wellness works
Does all the hype about wellness live up to expectations, or is it just another gimmick?
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Diabetes in young people soars
The number of young people in the country with diabetes and pre-diabetes has skyrocketed, jumping from 9 percent of the adolescent population a decade ago...
Sales Strategies
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Brokers need careers, too
Generational change is sweeping through America’s benefits leadership — part of the baby boomer transition. And the next generation is ready to grow their benefits...
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A new breed of broker
The group health insurance industry is changing with or without the health reform law. Brokers will need to change their spots to stay competitive.
Regulatory
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Social studies
If there’s one thing I’m constantly reminded of, it’s that writers and readers are often on very different pages.
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Illinois Medicaid bill makes nearly $1.4B in cuts
Illinois moved closer to drastic Medicaid cuts Monday with proposed legislation that could excise nearly $1.4 billion from the state's program by shrinking benefits, such...
Enrollment
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Allscripts names Chookaszian as new chairman
Electronic health records company Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc. said Monday it appointed Dennis Chookaszian as the new chairman of its board of directors.
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3 steps to benefits communication success
As companies are shifting responsibility for health and financial decisions to their employees, both brokers and HR managers need to take a different approach.
Executive
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Merck CEO sees tough year ahead
Merck & Co. CEO Kenneth Frazier tells company shareholders that this year and next will be difficult.
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JPMorgan suspends stock repurchase plans
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says the bank is suspending plans to buy back its own stock.
Benefits Selling May 2012 Issue
The worst case scenario
We’ve just witnessed a milestone in the history of the Supreme Court
