Health insurance
Resources on all types of health insurance products and topical areas including sales, marketing, administration, underwriting, compliance, claims, and others and implementation of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Provide agents vital tools in navigating new regulations and changing products in all aspects of health insurance to find quality, cost-effective solutions for their clients
- Disability Income Insurance (11)
- Health Care Reform (63)
- Long-term Care Insurance (7)
- Medicare, Medicaid, & TRICARE (17)
Domestic Medical Tourism: A New Trend
Artricle on new health care and health insurance trend: Domestic Medical Tourism
Health Savings Accounts
Resource on health savings accounts
Small Business Tax Credits Under the ACA Examined
Article reviewing the impact of small business tax credits under the ACA examined
Glossary: Employer Coverage Mandate
health care reform key terminology glossary PPACA Affordable Care Act legislation, health insurance terms essential regulatory information
Top 2011 Health Insurance Trends
Article detailing top 2011 Health Insurance Trends ACO Accountable Care Organizations Wellness Value-based purchasing Medical Home
Health Insurers Rush to Comply with Health Reforms
article on insurer implementation of health care reform mandates, compliance with PPACA Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act state implementation insurer information technology upgrades
Health Insurance Exchange 101
Article describing the basics of the state implementation of Health Insurance Exchange as they gear up for operation in 2014.
New Low in Employer Health Care Coverage
New low in Employer Health Care Coverage access to health insurance decreasing health insurance offered by employers down to 44%
A Self-funded Health Insurance Case stud
Case study on cost savings achieved by employer who self-funds health insurance for 125 employees achieving huge cost savings versus traditional health insurance
Overview of Top Insurance Designations
Details on the life, health and property casualty industries top insurance designations and how to attain them including details on the coursework involved health life property casualty credentials continuing education
Affordable Care Act Provisions Going into Effect Jan 1.
ACA Affordable Care Act PPACA health care reform legislationnew mandates medical loss ration preventive care coverage Medicare hospital infection reporting
State Politics/ Policy Game-Changers on Implementing ACA
State Politics/ Policy Game-Changers on Implementing ACA
National Quality Strategy
National Quality Strategy
Retirees Receiving Small COLA Increase
Retirees Receiving Small COLA Increase
ACO Initiatives Take Flight
ACO Initiatives Take Flight
The Impact of HSA's
Article on impact and use of HSA's
Medicare Reform Proposals Analyzed
Article analyzing Medicare reform proposals
Medical Malpractice Reform Proposal
Article providing a primer on Medical Malpractice Reform.
2012 HSA Contribution Rules Set
Article detailing the 2012 HSA Contribution Rules.
Wellness 101
Article on the bisuness case of implementing worksite wellness programs.
Interstate Health Insurance Sales Analysis
Article analyzing the effects of allowing interstate sale and purchase of health insurance.
Unreasonable Rate Hike Rule Released
Article on new rules by the Department of Health and Human Services on the unreasonable rate hike review rules recently released
Retiree Healthcare Costs Exploding
Article on exploding costs of retiree halthcare coverage
Illinois Achieves Huge Medicaid Savings
Article on how Illinois achieved dramatic Medicaid savings.
Worksite Wellness Shows Solid Return on Investment
Article on worksite wellness programs and evidence showing their strong return on investment
1 in 14 Physicians Sued Each Year
Article concerning how 1 in 14 physicians is sued each year
10% of Large Employers May Drop 2014 Health Benefits
Article regarding 2014 employer health care decision-making.
Retail Health Clinics and Insurance
Article concerning retail health clinics and insurance ramifications.
Effects of Health Plan Consolidation
Article detailing the effects of health plan vonsolidation
Firms Expect Small 2012 Rise in Health Insurance Costs
Article detailing employer health insurance cost survey results and what they expect for 2012
Survey: FSA's Underutilized By Vast Majority
rticle detailing survey results showing that0 FSA's underutilized by vast majority
Company Health Plans Raising Costs for Smokers, Obese
Article on how employer's are charging employees who smoke or are obese more in health premiums.
The Value of Voluntary Benefit Couponing
Article on Voluntary benefits couponing and its value for employees.
What if the PPACA is Unconstitutional?
Article analyzing consequences if the PPACA is ruled to be unconstitutional?
Alternative Health Exchanges Being Developed
Article describing new healtrh insurance exchange development for competition with state-based exchanges being developed under the PPACA.
Defined Contribution Plans a Growing Trend
Article on how Defined Contribution Plans are a Growing Trend
Huntsman's Health Care Reform Policy
Article on Republican Presidential candidate John Huntsman's health care reform policy
2012: The Year of Critical Illness Coverage
Article stating why 2012 will be the year of Critical Illness Coverage