Diabetes in U.S. Youth on the Rise
Despite research and intervention efforts, a new study finds that diabetes in young people is growing, according to an article in Modern Healthcare.
ACA Provides $5 Billion in Consumer Benefits
According to a recent Commonwealth Fund Report, the Affordable Care Act’s medical loss ratio (MLR) provision has paid consumers more than $3 billion in 2011 and 2012, through insurance company rebates and reduced health plan spending.
June Sales Talk With Tom Quigley
Tom is discussing a recent article in the New York Times where the IRS issued a warning about health reimbursement arrangements.
Partner Highlight: Lighthouse HR Group
Lighthouse HR Group was formed to ensure that companies have access to on-call, as needed HR assistance that fits their culture and budget.
Excessive Drug Costs Could Cause Price Caps
The high cost of a certain drug raises questions on whether government should regulate the cost of the life-saving drug and others of it’s kind.
Turn Your Vacation Into a Tax Deduction
Our partner and tax consultant, Ed Lyon of AccounTax, Inc. shares some interesting information about how you may be able to write off your next vacation.
Top Hospital Tries Chinese Herb Treatment
The Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top performing hospitals, has begun experimenting with Chinese herbs to help manage some patients’ chronic pain.
Benefits of Supplemental Critical Illness Insurance
Tom is discussing how ClaimLinx is incorporating supplemental insurance into their product line.
A Health Insurance Cost Control Success Story
Tom Quigley presented a concept for controlling healthcare costs while providing employees with the same benefits.
Pfizer to Attempt Over the Counter Version of Lipitor
Pfizer Inc. announced plans to move forward on an over-the-counter (OTC) version of Lipitor, a cholesterol blocking medication.