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Help your clients turn PPACA into a competitive advantage
By David A. SaltzmanListen to learn more about the tools and techniques that make the process of writing group insurance less painful for employers.
December 08, 2014
3 Medicare plan enrollment period messagesInsurers ran many more Medicare product TV commercials than PPACA plan commercials.
December 08, 2014
Escape from HealthCare.gov: New Mexico shops for an enrollment systemThe "federally facilitated" exchange is hoping to improve on the pioneers' performance.
December 08, 2014
Agent says carrier blocked him from joining CO-OP’s boardThe carrier contends that, for a broker, serving on an insurer board represents a conflict of interest.
December 08, 2014
On the Third Hand: DevilThe outcome of a Senate race in Louisiana said something about PPACA -- and nostalgia for open government.
December 08, 2014
Treasury yield curve narrows to lowest since 2009 on prices trendThe drop may further reduce life insurers' and pension plans' investment returns.
December 08, 2014
By the numbers: Half of the senators who voted for PPACA will be gone in 2015The Red states look redder, and the Blue states look bluer.
December 08, 2014
Top 10 states with improvements in older people’s independenceSome states that often rank at the bottom of health lists do well here.