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ACA repeal’s first step clears Congress on GOP support

Peter Westerman | January 13, 2017

The House voted 227-198 today to adopt a budget resolution that would allow Republicans to push an Obamacare repeal bill through the Senate without having to face a Democratic filibuster.

CO-OP CEO: Review and revision are key to ACA reform

Peter Westerman | January 13, 2017

As CEO of Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, one of only five Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans (CO-OPs) still standing nationwide since their formation under the ACA, I have a unique perspective regarding potential solutions and improvements to the ACA.

What can old brands teach us about disruption?

Peter Westerman | January 13, 2017

Disrupters and the disrupted get all the attention these days. But do you know who never seems to make big headlines? Brands that have been around for 100+ years.

Lessons for benefits advisors from user experience designers

Peter Westerman | January 13, 2017

I sat down with a world-class design team to learn why its so important to learn our customers pain points, the strategies that they use, and what brokers can learn from them.

The timing of “repeal and replace”

Peter Westerman | January 13, 2017

With timelines ranging from immediately to multiple years in the future, all eyes will be on the upcoming votes, which could protect repeal legislation from a Democratic filibuster, give House Republican leaders the ability to approve a version of a resolution next week, and fast-track the repeal of major provisions...

Trump drug-price fire puts pharma on notice for ACA overhaul

Peter Westerman | January 13, 2017

Members of both parties have been laying the groundwork for bills that could go after the drug industry, including measures to force drugmakers to report any price increase of more than 10 percent.

27 million in discount dental and vision programs

Jack Craver | January 13, 2017

The survey of providers and consumers also found over 60 percent of dental discount programs cost less than $200 per year, whereas only 37 percent of traditional dental plans cost that little.