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The latest news on health care reform and other regulation and compliance issues that are vital to benefits professionals. Insights and commentary about the latest proposals, and innovative strategies and ideas to ensure you stay focused on helping your customers while the debates rage on in Washington.
The New York Times is reporting that large U.S. health insurers are seeing record profits for the third year in a row, due in large part to Americans who are postponing or forgoing care.
Will the GOP stump for universal health care in 2012, the worst retirement savings plan ever and CEO pay skyrockets.
A South Carolina senator complained that Medicaid health care programs for the poor, elderly and disabled are like a Mercedes Benz as the Senate on Wednesday debated a $5.9 billion spending plan.
Health benefits company Aetna announced Monday it has launched a new website to help consumers, brokers and employers understand the health reform law.
President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will get its first oral arguments in federal appeals court Tuesday when a three-judge panel hears two Virginia cases one that upheld the law and another that struck down its key provision.
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have requested comment from the public on issues relating to 4980H, the "play or pay" or “shared responsibility" provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
A health care policy expert who helped develop President Jimmy Carter's doomed national health plan and was one of the architects of Massachusetts' landmark health care law has died. Dr. James Mongan was 69.
The Maine House on Thursday gave initial approval to a health care overhaul bill by a narrow margin amid objections that some lawmakers were being rushed to judgment on a complex measure that they were still studying.
We already have a pretty good idea about how brokers and agents are feeling about the medical loss ratio provision of PPACA. In two words: not happy. But what’s the flip side; the impact of MLR on human resources or benefits managers?
More than two dozen states challenging the health care overhaul urged a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to strike down the Obama administration's landmark law, arguing it far exceeds the federal government's powers.
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Discover how other brokers have transformed their approach to winning new business. Learn about a unique solution that combines first-dollar coverage with a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP), that eliminates financial barriers to care and reduces claims, including ER claims. It's a win for enrollees, employers and HR departments.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Employee health equity is a key concern among your prospects, even if they don’t acknowledge it directly. This guide demonstrates how you can help your clients deliver more cost-effective and equitable benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
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Discover the transformative power of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) as a groundbreaking employee benefit. Unlock unprecedented mental health solutions to offer to your clients.
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Download ResourceFrom Found
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Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
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Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
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Download ResourceFrom Optavise
Download this white paper to explore how voluntary benefits serve as crucial risk management tools for employers, mitigating the financial burden of workers’ compensation.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
More and more employers are seeking to take advantage of the cost savings from a reference-based pricing (RBP) solution. This case study outlines how Huffines Auto Dealerships gained control over their healthcare spending -- reducing costs while offering even better benefits.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Many of your clients are seeing significant jumps in the cost of healthcare, and are beginning to explore alternatives. Download this case study and use it as a client tool to demonstrate how they can take advantage of the cost savings from an RBP solution.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
Curious what trends are impacting your clients so far in 2023? Check out this infographic with 7 major trends -- it’s also a great asset to share with clients and prospects as they think about renewals.
Download ResourceFrom Imagine360
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