Enrollment

The insurance industry is thinking too little about the consumer, says Maria Ferrante-Schepis.

Private exchanges are trying to unlock the power of the consumer, Oliver Wyman consultant Howard Lapsley says.

From 1990 to 2008, health care spending growth outpaced the GDP by an average of 2 percent per year.

CMS expects the increased spending to continue for the foreseeable future, as PPACAs slow implementation spreads.

Enrollment sessions are more than just a routine meeting. They can serve as a helpful touch point for those who dont have proper life insurance protection or those who may be underinsured.

Despite the public-relation challenges that have plagued the Colorado exchange, Connect for Health Colorado spokesman Ben Davis remains optimistic about the state of the exchange and what it's done for health care in Colorado.