Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Medical Travel: The Other Consumer-Driven Health Benefit
By Victor Lazzaro Jr.Surgery costs represent one-third of the total annual medical spending of $2.3 trillion, yet--unlike pharmacy benefits or disease benefits--they are almost completely unmanaged.
June 20, 2010
Absence Makes The Sales Grow BiggerAbsence management programs appear to have become an indelible part of the employer services market.
June 20, 2010
The Medical Home: Dream Castle Or Just A Buzzword?The next big idea in health finance reform may be the "medical home."
June 20, 2010
Ready, Fire, AimThe title to this piece reminds me of the outrageous comment by Nancy Pelosi during the final days of the healthcare debate.
June 20, 2010
Partnering With PEOs: How To Protect You And Your ClientsWith the continued growth of the professional employer organization and human resources outsourcing companies, it's no surprise that more and more agents are considering working with this industry.
June 20, 2010
Agencies Set Rules To Exempt Plans From PPACARules unveiled last week that will govern the grandfathering of existing plans under health care reform legislation did not generate the outrage that opponents of reform hope create.
June 20, 2010
Using Risk Management To Build A Better Benefits PlanTraditionally, benefits and property and casualty have been treated as two completely unrelated practice areas.
June 20, 2010
When Your Health Care Client Is Also a ProviderBeing a health care provider does not necessarily make someone a health care benefits expert.