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        "uri": "/2012/05/02/save-money-when-insurance-shopping/",
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        "prettyDate": "May 02, 2012",
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        "summary": "Money is a precious commodity in todays economy.",
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        "uri": "/2012/04/25/obesity-the-new-health-threat/",
        "title": "Obesity: the new health threat",
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        "prettyDate": "April 25, 2012",
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        "summary": "Are you, your family, or your employees part of the Blubber Tsunami?",
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        "uri": "/2012/03/29/become-a-health-coach/",
        "title": "Become a health coach",
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        "prettyDate": "March 29, 2012",
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        "summary": "The concept of wellness isnt new, but the emphasis about getting healthier and staying healthy through wellness programs has taken a quantum leap over the past couple of years, especially in the employer markets and with Medicare Advantage Plans.",
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        "uri": "/2012/03/07/improving-employee-morale/",
        "title": "Improving employee morale",
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        "prettyDate": "March 07, 2012",
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        "summary": "If your workplace seems more like a morgue than a pep rally, consider offering low cost perks that help boost the morale of your employees",
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        "uri": "/2012/02/28/dental-savings-in-2012/",
        "title": "Dental savings in 2012",
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        "prettyDate": "February 28, 2012",
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        "summary": "The most requested benefit after medical that employees request is dental. Considering about half the population in the United States has no dental plan in place, this product has a huge potential audience.",
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        "uri": "/2012/02/13/creating-value-in-2012/",
        "title": "Creating value in 2012",
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        "prettyDate": "February 13, 2012",
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        "summary": "The sales cycle may be short or long, but in the end a true salesperson closes. However, if the sale doesnt happen right away, it may be that the timing is not right or that you have not found the right buyer. Either way, be ready to provide value in...",
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        "title": "Are employees happier and healthier?",
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        "prettyDate": "January 31, 2012",
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        "summary": "The big buzz in employer health care has been about wellness. All over the nation, companies have been rolling out programs to help their employees get healthier, and some have been more proactive than others.",
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        "uri": "/2012/01/24/5-leadership-tips-for-2012/",
        "title": "5 leadership tips for 2012",
        "byline": "Mark Roberts",
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        "prettyDate": "January 24, 2012",
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        "summary": "Leaders lead, but only because they are able to develop devotion from their followers. How that happens is up to you.",
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        "uri": "/2012/01/16/transparency-in-2012-health-care/",
        "title": "Transparency in 2012 health care",
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        "prettyDate": "January 16, 2012",
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        "summary": "When you shop for any other product outside of this category, you can compare prices, whether it is for buying car insurance, homeowners coverage or tires. Why doesnt health care provide the same opportunity?",
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        "uri": "/2012/01/06/2012-the-year-of-voluntary-benefits/",
        "title": "2012 — the year of voluntary benefits",
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        "prettyDate": "January 06, 2012",
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        "summary": "With looming changes from health care reform on the horizon and increased cost-shifting to employees, voluntary benefits emerge as a bigger player in the benefit programs of the future.",
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