In a field as new and dynamic as social media, experience is not only the best teacher often, its the only teacher.

Keep on moving. That appears to be the collective opinion of dental insurance providers and brokers after a dust-up last fall over the inclusion of dental-only customers as part of overall enrollment numbers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

The American Dental Association said the PPACA enrollment discrepancy is not an issue, because the organization believes that oral health is health care, and dental insurance enrollments are up.

Before they look for answers in social media, brokers need to be sure theyre asking the right questions.

Before they look for answers in social media, brokers need to be sure theyre asking the right questions...

What can businesses expect in the first year of the employer mandate?

Insurance brokers also are keeping busy making sure their clients are ready for the Jan. 1 implementation of the employer mandate under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Nothing can put a damper on a holiday party quite like an unexpected lawsuit.