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Charles in charge
By David A. SaltzmanWhile we are all busily trying to read the tea leaves at the Department of Health and Human Services, I often wonder how we so totally lost not only the substantive argument on health care, but the rhetorical argument as well.
July 13, 2011
Medicare values up next yearIn 2012, Medicare beneficiaries in drug plans modeled on the CMS Defined Standard Benefit will see their initial deductible increase from $310 to $320.
July 13, 2011
Workers to Return to Western New York BlueEmployees locked out by a New York state health insurer have ratified a new contract and are set to return to work Aug. 1.
July 13, 2011
Big Pharma lobbies vs. drug discountsBig Pharma is fighting proposals that would mean greater drug discounts for seniors.
July 13, 2011
Mind Your QR CodesImagine giving people the ability to point their smartphone at a benefits enrollment poster, snap a picture and immediately have their smartphone directed to a website for the enrollment with links to customized videos and collateral for the enrollment.
July 13, 2011
Charles in chargeWhile we are all busily trying to read the tea leaves at the Department of Health and Human Services, I often wonder how we so totally lost not only the substantive argument on health care, but the rhetorical argument as well.
July 13, 2011
Big Pharma lobbies vs. drug discountsBig Pharma is fighting proposals that would mean greater drug discounts for seniors.
July 13, 2011
NAIC Takes Vote to Assist Broker Commissions with Vote on Minimum Medical Loss RatioThis was posted by NAHU in regards to an NAIC vote to allow states to modify the minimum medical loss ratio rules to allow brokers to receive fair commissions on individual health policies.