All Health Content http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/p/pweb/rssSubscribe.php Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:02:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/images/t/bsMagTheme/bs-logo-rss.gif http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/main Benefits Selling RSS Feed http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=cbef084362710a92df4851e5c9ce4e2f There's an old Irish proverb (one that actually doesn't involve drinking -- at least not overtly) that admonishes, "Better the devil you know than the one you don't." Denis Storey Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f82c8e68d1d41e04f67f715ee37dfe42 Without a doubt, the turbulent economy will remain the driving force for health insurance trends in 2009. Small and mid-size employers will be squeezed to cut expenses, and benefit costs are one of their largest budget items. Dave Keller Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f17f0fedf71143d52b8f184270c104a9 No further erosion in coverage for active employees in 2008 as employers anticipate health reform Benefits Selling staff Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=414339b93dbdda0d67be819bd84061a5 53 percent of employers are in favor of an individual mandate requiring everyone to have health coverage if they can afford it, either through their employer or purchased on their own. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f3d8bd55f758a19e520bf7f3071a49db Medicare expenditures have increased and are projected to reach $882 billion by 2017 Benefits Selling staff Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4a4869ed42a23edb71bd849d118fa6a9 39 percent of benefits professionals said their company will increase employee premium contributions to help pay for new mental health parity requirements. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4f0f80c3bdd49e3ea65ab75375544f25 Average health insurance premium increases Benefits Selling staff Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=a768e23db0a64102cd15130b2e3baa09 The number of pregnancy discrimination charges increased 65 percent from 1992 to 2007. Danielle Andrus Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=c78f473d13d73a8dc5b5e92e2d384f44 Serious illness is a major concern among U.S. employees, according to a survey by Harris Interactive commissioned by Colonial Life. Danielle Andrus Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=9e43010f5f3e88eef5c516cc08de0f27 Taxing employees on employer-sponsored health care would negatively effect 74 percent of employers' work force. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=1c49c178cf7f51d30578e9c54117aaa9 I'm not even sure how to start this column, but I've been watching Fox News all day and several thoughts come to mind as to the similarities between the much discussed bailout and the state of our country's health care crisis. Sharon Alt Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=ded69138bf4993ba5d1664f9305dbe31 Health care spending distribution by category, 2006 Benefits Selling staff Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=255a0c17ec3e522c5e1612a16d843741 Health benefits cost employers more than retirement benefits, according to the United States Chamber of Commerce. Danielle Andrus Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=8b3b2b303870c6c81564075a043d5e4e According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll from late July, in which respondents were asked "Which of the following issues will be MOST important to you when you decide how to vote for president," health care came in third (13 percent) behind the Iraq War (18 percent) and the economy (48 percent). Though health care began the campaign season as the predominant domestic issue, it has since been superseded by high gas prices and a slumping stock market. James A. Klein Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f24c622fcaa3aee7709cb263bebc8f5a My godfather instilled in me three important lessons: Never drink blended whisky, always keep your word and never, ever talk politics in polite company or at the dinner table. Denis Storey Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=a882cc5c6a2b98a13592e3831a63be03 One of the hottest issues in this year's presidential campaign is health care. In fact, most voters ranked health care as their No. 3 priority when heading to the polls -- trailing only the economy and the war in Iraq. Ellie Kuykendall Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=f396e5189b884c9a8042a384cf7aec1e As the industry continues its quest to turn health care users into health care consumers, forward-thinking agents envision customers happily shopping for their health care services. Sharon Alt Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=ffc8bc3e9a6ba68e16d7cfaec32d0b5e Total equals 94 million women, ages 18 to 64 Benefits Selling staff Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=ed9145eceb51ad5f473a5cbd2d962428 A new study by Hewitt Associates found average health care costs increased 6 percent in 2008, up from 5.3 percent in 2007. Danielle Andrus Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=5116b1f1b33949db1605b4da7cf6d3a6 23 percent of people with a medical home are able to manage chronic conditions. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=7cf66890ec0748569db83134e5adad3a One possible solution for rising health care costs is the rise of the "medical home," a health care model that involves primary care doctors taking over management of their patients' care, according to Workforce Management. Danielle Andrus Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=078d99eac04c3eaadef1df5197ea758f The average total cost of unplanned absences is 6 percent of payroll. Benefits Selling staff Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4246884cfe957ac18aa76fd0e7e59b0b Mean health insurance costs per worker hour for employees with access to coverage, 1999-2005 Benefits Selling staff Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=46d13bc95d369d7efeb038c651b45e83 Benefits professionals know that employees are expected to make more and more of the decisions surrounding their health care and the coverage they receive at work. Benefits Selling staff Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100 http://www.benefitssellingmag.com/r/bsMag/d/contentFocus/?adcID=e74da7b9efbe7e53889f4b3a496913a2 The landscape of health insurance and health care financing is undergoing immense change. The number of workers at small businesses who get their medical coverage through work continues to decline, which is driving an increase in individual medical sales. Dave Keller Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +0100