Over 10 years ago in this column, we discussed nimbility.

In 2017, that old Chinese curse, May you live in interesting times could cause brokers and HR executives to wonder about their sins in past lives, as the benefits industry is once again upended by a federal government that declares itself here to help.

Jonathan Reaves is a partner at The Reaves Agency, a 42-year-old benefits brokerage and benefits management company. Started by Reaves father, the Dallas-based company works with 300 small- to mid-sized clients.

According to a report, hospital readmissions began to fall with the passage of the Affordable Care Act.