What does transparency in health care mean?

According to Wikipedia, the word transparency implies openness, communication and accountability ... performing in such a way that it is easy to see what’s wrong. Sounds like our health care system, doesn’t it? Not really and that’s where enormous opportunity exists to “fix” healthcare.

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Middle-Income boomers vastly underserved

Middle-income baby boomers, those earning between $30,000 and $74,000, are vastly underserved in terms of preparing for retirement, according to a new Insured Retirement Institute report.

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NAIC concerned about health exchange loophole

One of the primary features of the Affordable Care Act is the establishment of state-based health insurance exchanges. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners is urging the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to avoid opening a loophole it says would favor multi-state plans at the expense of smaller insurers.

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Cast the net and catch new clients

The hardest part of starting any business is getting clients. Whether you own a restaurant, are an attorney, an author, or an insurance broker, clients are your most valuable asset. Read more as EBA contributor Amy Lane Carst explains how to treat each new client like the very first one and why it pays off.

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Comings & Goings

Here’s a recent list of personnel accomplishments in the industry.

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