Consumer Driven Health Care

What has me scratching my head is this little tidbit: Our biggest article this year (pun intended) was not about the economy or health care mandates or the Supreme Court ruling. It was about overweight people.

The battle of growing waistlines in America has been nothing new, but 2012 may be the year that people will fight a little harder.

So, why are U.S. health care costs so much higher than health care costs in Europe or in the rich countries in Asia? Doctors are trying to refute allegations that they might be the culprits.

The holidays arent easy on a lot of thingsincluding waistlines. On average, most people gain at least one pound each holiday season, and while it may not seem like much, it adds up. And people who are already overweight tend to gain more. Thats a trend Kaiser Permanente is trying...

Obese Americans have smaller paychecks than those who arent overweight, according to researchers from George Washington University. And the difference is particularly prominent in women.

The New Year is now just weeks away and with it will come the phone calls and emails from your clients asking about the new contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA). This year, get out ahead of the inquirers and send a link to this article to your clients...