We?re eager for word about the health care initiatives President Bush will describe in his State of the Union address on Tuesday and in his budget two weeks later. Our best guess ? and it?s only that: Certainly, he will praise Congress for passage of the Medicare bill (to a standing ovation from Republicans while most Democrats hold their applause). He?ll likely mention Health Savings Accounts, … [Read more...] about Anticipation
Turning the Tables on Low-Fat Foods
Renowned chef Julia Childs once said she would rather have one spoonful of a dish made with real cream, cheese, and butter than a whole plateful of a concoction made with skim milk, low-fat cheese, and margarine. Her statement also captures the theory behind the famous Atkins Diet, freeing dieters to enjoy foods that contain fats as long as they are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. … [Read more...] about Turning the Tables on Low-Fat Foods
EBRI Releases Annual Analysis of Uninsured
IN THIS ISSUE: ? EBRI Releases Annual Analysis of Uninsured ? Latest Health Expenditure Analysis in Health Affairs ? Changes in Retiree Health Benefits in Health Affairs ? Consumer Health Plans Driven by Information ? Nurse Staffing Act Closes California Hospital ? Risk-Based Rating Lowers Premiums in Colorado ? Switching to Consumer Driven Health in Texas ? Hawaii?s Rate Regulations … [Read more...] about EBRI Releases Annual Analysis of Uninsured
EBRI Releases Annual Analysis of Uninsured
IN THIS ISSUE: ? EBRI Releases Annual Analysis of Uninsured ? Latest Health Expenditure Analysis in Health Affairs ? Changes in Retiree Health Benefits in Health Affairs ? Consumer Health Plans Driven by Information ? Nurse Staffing Act Closes California Hospital ? Risk-Based Rating Lowers Premiums in Colorado ? Switching to Consumer Driven Health in Texas ? Hawaii?s Rate … [Read more...] about EBRI Releases Annual Analysis of Uninsured
Top Three Issues
After the frenzy of the Medicare debate and then the relative calm of the holiday season, here?s my top three list of what?s next: 1. Health Savings Accounts. The major insurers in the consumer-driven market already are offering the new tax-free health accounts, and media interest in HSAs remains intense. Many agents and brokers are beginning to see the potential to build new business, which in … [Read more...] about Top Three Issues
HSAs – Catalyst for Major Shake-up in Health Insurance
IN THIS ISSUE: ? You're Never Too Young to be an Old FOGI ? Insurance-Induced Demand Results in Physician Shortage ? So More Physicians Stop Taking Insurance ? HSAs - Catalyst for Major Shake-up in Health Insurance ? HSAs - Health Care of the Future or Tax Shelter for the Rich? ? HSAs - Long Lasting Implications on Health Care You're Never Too Young to be an Old FOGI With a new -- and … [Read more...] about HSAs – Catalyst for Major Shake-up in Health Insurance
HSAs – Catalyst for Major Shake-up in Health Insurance
IN THIS ISSUE: ? You're Never Too Young to be an Old FOGI ? Insurance-Induced Demand Results in Physician Shortage ? So More Physicians Stop Taking Insurance ? HSAs - Catalyst for Major Shake-up in Health Insurance ? HSAs - Health Care of the Future or Tax Shelter for the Rich? ? HSAs - Long Lasting Implications on Health Care You're Never Too Young to be an Old FOGI With a new … [Read more...] about HSAs – Catalyst for Major Shake-up in Health Insurance
Initial HSA Guidance From IRS
IN THIS ISSUE: ? Happy New Year ? Initial HSA Guidance From IRS ? Remaining HSA Issues ? Knight-Ridder on HSAs ? Newhouse News on HSAs ? Bloomberg News on HSAs ? Chicago Tribune on HSAs ? Associated Press on HSAs ? Dallas Morning News on HSAs HAPPY NEW YEAR Here's just a quick note to thank you for your encouragement and feedback over the past year. I joined Galen exactly a year ago … [Read more...] about Initial HSA Guidance From IRS