by Mike Barrett | May 30, 2014 | Employer Issues, General Insurance Issues, Healthcare Reform
The IRS is trying to keep employers in the group health market. The new ruling is somewhat complicated. What a big surprise, huh? The IRS is saying that the ACA requires that plan sponsors ensure that there are no limits on the mandatory essential health benefits ACA...
by Tom Barrett | May 23, 2014 | Healthcare Issues, Healthcare Reform
Something’s gotta give…….. and apparently it is. Patients want to receive quality care from familiar providers on a timely basis at lower costs. Doctors and hospitals want to maintain and increase current levels of reimbursement. Insurance companies needing to comply...
by Mike Barrett | May 15, 2014 | General Health, Healthcare Reform
That is the conundrum now over Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It appears Americans are coalescing around the idea of fixing or repairing the unpopular parts of ACA rather than repealing it. So far, the law has been rolled out with the following popular...
by BBGAdmin | May 9, 2014 | Employer Issues, General Health, Pharmacy Costs
An article about big pharma companies and their pricing policies show a trend toward sharply rising drug prices. It doesn’t seem likely that it will slow down any time soon. I warn you – there’s tons of details to consider when it comes to...
by BBGAdmin | May 2, 2014 | Employer Issues, Healthcare Issues, Healthcare Reform
Seems like everyone wants to know what’s on the minds of employers and what they are thinking about insurance. A new survey conducted by Wells Fargo Insurance interviewed 70 employers across the U.S. Results show that as employers and their employees face higher...