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3 ways Anthem seems... different

Peter Westerman | February 01, 2018

During a conference call, executives from Anthem did something unusual: they talked about wanting to sell commercial health insurance coverage, and, possibly, to sell it through agents and brokers.

The Amazon collaboration: 5 thoughts for benefits brokers

Peter Westerman | February 01, 2018

As a previous senior manager at Amazon, I have great confidence in this collaboration. Here are five thoughts about this partnership and its future success.

As states target drug costs, Big Pharma targets states

Peter Westerman | February 01, 2018

With federal officials seemingly unwilling or unable to come up with legislation to control skyrocketing drug prices, that task is increasingly moving to the states. But so is pharma muscle and money.

Rewriting the broker industry

Paul Wilson | February 01, 2018

For all the potential power and beauty of words, there are plenty that I would happily strike from the record. Im not alone.

What can the ACA marketplace learn from Medicare Advantage?

Jack Craver | February 01, 2018

While the Affordable Care Act has been denounced as a radical transformation of the health care system, the Medicare Advantage marketplace has been far less controversial and has functioned far better than its ACA counterpart.

You’re not just a fiduciary, you’re a mentor – Carosa

Peter Westerman | January 31, 2018

Some think being a fiduciary means only dealing with money. True fiduciaries embrace the role of mentor.

How employers and pharmacy benefit managers can work together to reduce costs

Peter Westerman | January 31, 2018

For all that PBMs do to reduce costs and improve the quality of pharmacy benefits, it is important to understand that employers, unions and government programs are in the drivers seat.

Let's talk about ditching 401(k)s and starting over

Peter Westerman | January 31, 2018

No, none of this is going to come to pass anytime soon. But the Ghilarducci-James plan raises issues that ought to be a part of a national discussion about retirement.

GOP lawmaker blasts HHS incompetence

Jack Craver | January 31, 2018

A key Republican lawmaker upbraided the Department of Health and Human Services for its lack of response to questions from Congress about major health issues.

U.S. LGBT workers better prepared for retirement than global peers

Peter Westerman | January 31, 2018

Despite facing discrimination and hostility, LGBT workers in the U.S. are still doing better at retirement preparation than their peers in other countries.

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3 ways Anthem seems... different

The Amazon collaboration: 5 thoughts for benefits brokers

As states target drug costs, Big Pharma targets states

Rewriting the broker industry

What can the ACA marketplace learn from Medicare Advantage?

You’re not just a fiduciary, you’re a mentor – Carosa

How employers and pharmacy benefit managers can work together to reduce costs

Let's talk about ditching 401(k)s and starting over

GOP lawmaker blasts HHS incompetence

U.S. LGBT workers better prepared for retirement than global peers

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