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All rights Reserved. custserv@sourcemedia.com (Source Media) webmaster@iproduction.com (iProduction) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST IPS - www.iproduction.com <![CDATA[Hospital spending surpasses physician and drug costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/healthcare-thomas-reuters-hospital-drug-medical-spending-2721907-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/healthcare-thomas-reuters-hospital-drug-medical-spending-2721907-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Lessons from Japan on cutting health care costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-healthcare-costs-data-washington-2721906-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-healthcare-costs-data-washington-2721906-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Health plan ID, insurance exchange rules coming soon]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/hhs-final-rules-omb-ppaca-hipaa-law-exchanges-2721828-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/hhs-final-rules-omb-ppaca-hipaa-law-exchanges-2721828-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Consultant describes rocky road through the health system]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/keckley-deloitte-surgery-2721787-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/keckley-deloitte-surgery-2721787-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employees say keep enrollment counseling ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-survey-colonial-life-benefits-counseling-advisers-2721786-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-survey-colonial-life-benefits-counseling-advisers-2721786-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Lockton top execs discuss health reform and their growth strategy]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/ppaca-healthcarereform-lockton2721714-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/ppaca-healthcarereform-lockton2721714-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The best offense is a good defense when dealing with electronic medical records]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/electronic-medical-records-tips-cons-commit-fraud-2721583-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/electronic-medical-records-tips-cons-commit-fraud-2721583-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Is social culture on your clients' wellness radar?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/social-culture-broker-adviser-client-radar-2721584-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/social-culture-broker-adviser-client-radar-2721584-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[America's 'screwed up' health care spending]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/americas-screwed-up-health-care-spending-2721585-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/americas-screwed-up-health-care-spending-2721585-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Engaging workers in health decisions]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/aflac-employee-benefits-communication-work-2721597-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/aflac-employee-benefits-communication-work-2721597-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[America's 'screwed up' health care spending]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-system-thorpe-costs-medicare-medicaid-diseases-2721430-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-system-thorpe-costs-medicare-medicaid-diseases-2721430-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Stop participants from using their savings when an illness strikes]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/critical-illness-benefits-metlife-2721351-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/critical-illness-benefits-metlife-2721351-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Shifting rules, consumerism will reset health insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurance-changes-aite-group-2721244-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurance-changes-aite-group-2721244-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report shows 25% premium hike with no individual mandate ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-ppaca-mandate-insurance-urban-policy-effects-2721237-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-ppaca-mandate-insurance-urban-policy-effects-2721237-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers skeptical of PPACA, but few project dropping coverage]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-health-care-reform-gfk-coverage-insurance-employer-2721105-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-health-care-reform-gfk-coverage-insurance-employer-2721105-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[New medical cost savings program: Telemedicine means great discounts]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/telemedicine-discount-savings-broker-adviser-medical-cost-2721042-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/telemedicine-discount-savings-broker-adviser-medical-cost-2721042-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[In tough times life insurance may be an untapped resource]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-untapped-funds-survey-naic-credit-2721009-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-untapped-funds-survey-naic-credit-2721009-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[EBA's top 8 articles of 2011]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/ppaca-healthcare-reform-eba-articles-insurance-2720953-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/ppaca-healthcare-reform-eba-articles-insurance-2720953-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Feds award $300M to states for kids' health insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/cdc-health-insurance-obama-hhs-coverage-chip-2720951-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/cdc-health-insurance-obama-hhs-coverage-chip-2720951-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A look at the health care landscape]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-landscape-2720867-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-landscape-2720867-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Wellpoint, Northwestern Mutual, State Farm top customer satisfaction index]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-america-premiums-health-life-2720781-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-america-premiums-health-life-2720781-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: Agents delivering on their promise]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agents-meeting-client-needs-2720709-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agents-meeting-client-needs-2720709-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[5 issues life, annuity insurers should focus on for 2012]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-annuity-insurance-industry-interest-market-regulatory-2720681-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-annuity-insurance-industry-interest-market-regulatory-2720681-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[What employees want in a health plan]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumers-aon-hewitt-employees-health-plan-wellness-2720453-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumers-aon-hewitt-employees-health-plan-wellness-2720453-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: More than half of insured are confused when selecting health insurance plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aetna-benefits-consumers-insurance-providers-website-2720416-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aetna-benefits-consumers-insurance-providers-website-2720416-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Ask the expert: Alternatives to retiree Medicare exchanges]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/expert-retiree-medicare-exchanges-help-alternatives-2720363-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/expert-retiree-medicare-exchanges-help-alternatives-2720363-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A CLASS denied]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/class-act-shelving-future-broker-business-opportunity-2720048-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/class-act-shelving-future-broker-business-opportunity-2720048-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Technology tools help plan participants manage benefits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/engage-employee-health-care-decision-digitial-world-evolution1-2720060-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/engage-employee-health-care-decision-digitial-world-evolution1-2720060-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[CIAB survey shows small groups face largest price hike]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ciab-ppaca-obama-increase-benefits-plans-reform-2720256-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ciab-ppaca-obama-increase-benefits-plans-reform-2720256-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Consumers more likely to buy larger policies with financial needs analysis]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-coverage-limra-buyer-adviser-consumers-2720226-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-coverage-limra-buyer-adviser-consumers-2720226-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[What the …? Walmart cuts health benefits, but seeks to launch primary health services]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/walmart-health-care-plans-health-benefits-2720193-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/walmart-health-care-plans-health-benefits-2720193-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[HHS chastises insurer for rate increase]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/hhs-rate-increase-2720143-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/hhs-rate-increase-2720143-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[10 growing companies protect employees in a volatile economy]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/principal-financial-companies-economy-employees-2720118-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/principal-financial-companies-economy-employees-2720118-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Low interest rates weigh on insurers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-am-best-interest-rates-annuities-products-insurers-2720013-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-am-best-interest-rates-annuities-products-insurers-2720013-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[New pre-tax benefit model eliminates paperwork]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/pretax-benefit-employees-app-brokers-2720065-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/pretax-benefit-employees-app-brokers-2720065-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Financial advisers can help bereaved cope with loss]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-adviser-new-york-life-money-employee-benefit-adviser-2719968-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-adviser-new-york-life-money-employee-benefit-adviser-2719968-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[House hearing finds little support for small business health tax credit]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/small-business-tax-credit-ppaca-obama-treasury-health-care-2719875-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/small-business-tax-credit-ppaca-obama-treasury-health-care-2719875-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[(Almost) EVERYONE Needs Life Insurance When they Die]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2718954-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2718954-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Gallup: employer health insurance hits new low]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurance-gallup-survey-employment-employer-2719828-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurance-gallup-survey-employment-employer-2719828-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Despite confidence, Millennials are the most underinsured]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/guardian-insurance-millennials-confident-benefit-decisions-2719791-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/guardian-insurance-millennials-confident-benefit-decisions-2719791-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Overweight, smokers should fork out more for insurance, poll shows]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/thomas-reuters-poll-tobacco-obesity-insurance-coverage-2719660-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/thomas-reuters-poll-tobacco-obesity-insurance-coverage-2719660-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Ask the expert: executive medical reimbursement plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/executive-medical-reimbursement-plans-fleet-expert-2719620-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/executive-medical-reimbursement-plans-fleet-expert-2719620-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Demographics — not size — matter in retirement plans: ICI study]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-study-advisers-employees-investment-company-institute-2719594-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-study-advisers-employees-investment-company-institute-2719594-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Insurance exchanges could harm US states' autonomy]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/exchange-obama-branstad-quinn-medicaid-2719587-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/exchange-obama-branstad-quinn-medicaid-2719587-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Keep your head in the clouds to reduce health plan costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/reduce-health-care-plan-costs-cloud-computing-2719577-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/reduce-health-care-plan-costs-cloud-computing-2719577-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Long term care continues to be a problem child for benefits professionals]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/long-term-care-benefits-professional-class-problem-2719395-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/long-term-care-benefits-professional-class-problem-2719395-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Too big, still fails]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-business-nationwide-better-health-exit-2719128-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-business-nationwide-better-health-exit-2719128-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Insight: firms to charge smokers, obese more for health care]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-voluntary-smokers-obese-health-care-employees-2719364-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-voluntary-smokers-obese-health-care-employees-2719364-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A bold change in buying health insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/bold-change-health-insurance-2719271-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/bold-change-health-insurance-2719271-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Are health insurers becoming monopolists?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurers-competition-market-american-medical-association-employers-2719238-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurers-competition-market-american-medical-association-employers-2719238-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employee benefits an early target in budget cuts]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/colonial-life-budget-employees-health-insurance-2719227-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/colonial-life-budget-employees-health-insurance-2719227-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Ask the expert about health benefits audits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/health-benefits-audit-expert-advice-2718941-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/health-benefits-audit-expert-advice-2718941-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Campaign provides resources, tips for proper use of pre-tax benefits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wageworks-education-campaign-tax-benefits-facebook-2718910-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wageworks-education-campaign-tax-benefits-facebook-2718910-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA['Fresh Perspectives' to generate interest among the uninsured]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/long-term-care-insurance-consumers-supplement-2718905-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/long-term-care-insurance-consumers-supplement-2718905-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Life insurers need to target younger consumers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-mintel-research-carriers-young-2718298-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-mintel-research-carriers-young-2718298-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[FMLA: Help clients reach a coordinated absence management strategy]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-fmla-absence-management-cigna-2718044-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-fmla-absence-management-cigna-2718044-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Bending the cost curve]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/client-health-care-cost-curve-lower-2718053-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/client-health-care-cost-curve-lower-2718053-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[21% of Americans expect economy to improve, poll shows]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/economy-poll-harris-job-market-president-2718177-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/economy-poll-harris-job-market-president-2718177-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The Gamble Employers Don't Have to Take]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2716204-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2716204-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Helping clients avoid outlasting their retirement funds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-retirement-2717785-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-retirement-2717785-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Labor Dept. bends on 401(k) rule, insurers cheer]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-fiduciary-financial-insurers-2717780-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-fiduciary-financial-insurers-2717780-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers balk at SEC proposal]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-agents-dodd-frank-reform-fiduciary-brokers-2717738-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-agents-dodd-frank-reform-fiduciary-brokers-2717738-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[What does responsibility in health care look like?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/health-care-responsibility-ppaca-2717735-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/health-care-responsibility-ppaca-2717735-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Insurers confront the longevity conundrum]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurers-confront-longevity-conundrum-2717630-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurers-confront-longevity-conundrum-2717630-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IRS seeks feedback on employers' health care insurance responsibilities]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/treasury-irs-health-care-reform-coverage-employees-ppaca-2717629-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/treasury-irs-health-care-reform-coverage-employees-ppaca-2717629-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Study: Insurance benefits befuddle workers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-benefit-aflac-workers-survey-2717568-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-benefit-aflac-workers-survey-2717568-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[ING looks to help employers weigh overhaul of retirement plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/budgets-economy-programs-employees-employers-benefit-2717511-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/budgets-economy-programs-employees-employers-benefit-2717511-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report outlines major opportunity with life insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-insurance-study-sales-households-trillion-2717291-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-insurance-study-sales-households-trillion-2717291-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The total package]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-plan-adviser-winner-clients-2717117-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-plan-adviser-winner-clients-2717117-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The need for innovation in the health care payments industry]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/innovation-in-the-health-care-payments-industry-2717118-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/innovation-in-the-health-care-payments-industry-2717118-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Driving down medical costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/lower-baseline-medical-cost-company-adviser-2717126-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/lower-baseline-medical-cost-company-adviser-2717126-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[First half 2011: Individual life insurance sales up 4%]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-life-insurance-sales-increase-2717048-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-life-insurance-sales-increase-2717048-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Gold, silver buying service newest voluntary benefit]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/silversaver-voluntary-benefit-service-program-2716958-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/silversaver-voluntary-benefit-service-program-2716958-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Workers' comp market shrinking]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/workers-comp-survey-benefits-2716899-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/workers-comp-survey-benefits-2716899-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Benchmarks: CDHPs grow despite savings erosion]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumer-driven-plans-uba-survey-employees-hsa-hra-2716898-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumer-driven-plans-uba-survey-employees-hsa-hra-2716898-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers optimistic about their future in tough environment]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716815-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716815-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NAIC concerned about health exchange loophole ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/naic-concerned-health-exchange-loophole-2716720-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/naic-concerned-health-exchange-loophole-2716720-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IDI market shows signs of future rebound]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/premiums-individual-disability-income-market-milliman-2716447-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/premiums-individual-disability-income-market-milliman-2716447-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Customers want better service from health insurers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/accenture-survey-insurers-customer-service-health-2716257-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/accenture-survey-insurers-customer-service-health-2716257-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Nearly half of employers plan to include voluntary benefits in the next year]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-colonial-life-survey-voluntary-benefits-human-resources-2716256-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-colonial-life-survey-voluntary-benefits-human-resources-2716256-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Benefits Mania keynote calls for major industry renovation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefit-adviser-workplace-mania-conference-chicago-insurance-2716157-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefit-adviser-workplace-mania-conference-chicago-insurance-2716157-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Unum, United Concordia join forces to offer Unum Dental]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/unum-united-concordia-dental-benefits-employees-plan-2716128-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/unum-united-concordia-dental-benefits-employees-plan-2716128-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Annual NAHU convention brings optimism, but also a reality check]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nahu-health-reform-convention-growing-business-2716015-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nahu-health-reform-convention-growing-business-2716015-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Access to health care more difficult for rural Americans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/rural-americans-survey-unitedhealth-residents-insurance-health-care-2716001-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/rural-americans-survey-unitedhealth-residents-insurance-health-care-2716001-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Rule to mandate consumer-friendly insurance, medical terms]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/centers-for-medicare-services-insurers-benefits-coverage-health-2715952-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/centers-for-medicare-services-insurers-benefits-coverage-health-2715952-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Bill would allow consumers to keep FSA funds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/senators-flexible-spending-account-bill-consumers-funds-2715910-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/senators-flexible-spending-account-bill-consumers-funds-2715910-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Consumers confused about fiduciary, suitability standards]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/survey-investors-suitability-fiduciary-clients-2715652-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/survey-investors-suitability-fiduciary-clients-2715652-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Health exchanges will change insurers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-providers-exchanges-hhs-state-2715545-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-providers-exchanges-hhs-state-2715545-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Crafting high-flying HDHPs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/marty-rosen-health-advocate-hdhp-success2715543-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/marty-rosen-health-advocate-hdhp-success2715543-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[To fee or not to fee, that is the question for plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-plan-sue-industry-hidden-fees-2715328-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-plan-sue-industry-hidden-fees-2715328-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Eastbridge report recognizes Wellpoint, CIGNA as voluntary sales growth leaders]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellpoint-cigna-leading-industry-voluntary-sales-2715299-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellpoint-cigna-leading-industry-voluntary-sales-2715299-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Are your clients paying too much for health care?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employee-health-care-self-insurance-employer-cost-savings-2715160-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employee-health-care-self-insurance-employer-cost-savings-2715160-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Voluntary benefit participation increases with live assistance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-participation-voluntary-benefits-survey-sunlife-2715113-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-participation-voluntary-benefits-survey-sunlife-2715113-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Benefits on the cutting block in US debt talks]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/obama-congress-budget-deal-benefits-cut-2715067-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/obama-congress-budget-deal-benefits-cut-2715067-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Americans don't feel financially prepared for long-term care]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/americans-worry-funding-care-financially-prepared-2715021-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/americans-worry-funding-care-financially-prepared-2715021-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[States' benefit squeeze may also pinch brokers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/christie-benefits-unions-cutback-roger-jenkins-2714943-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/christie-benefits-unions-cutback-roger-jenkins-2714943-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[MLR a bad deal for brokers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-agents-brokers-mlr-PPACA-regulations-2714940-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-agents-brokers-mlr-PPACA-regulations-2714940-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Fundamentals apply in driving health plan satisfaction]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/jdpower-advisers-health-benefits-satisfaction-2714830-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/jdpower-advisers-health-benefits-satisfaction-2714830-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Lockton: Nearly 20% of employers may drop health coverage]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-lockton-coverage-healthcare-mckinsey-2714769-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-lockton-coverage-healthcare-mckinsey-2714769-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Law seen aiding employer health care market]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-stabilize-studies-employer-insurance-2714767-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-stabilize-studies-employer-insurance-2714767-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Long-term care liability costs rising]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aon-study-liability-claim-costs-2714716-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aon-study-liability-claim-costs-2714716-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Sales of combination life insurance products soar]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-limra-premium-sales-marketing-2714715-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-limra-premium-sales-marketing-2714715-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Don't forget to double-test your health plan for discrimination]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-plans-discrimination-legal-alert-2714608-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-plans-discrimination-legal-alert-2714608-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[HSA enrollment jumps to 11.4 million]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-savings-insurance-enrollment-market-2714591-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-savings-insurance-enrollment-market-2714591-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers anticipate greater demand for advice of 401(k) plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-advice-401k-policies-benefits-2714540-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-advice-401k-policies-benefits-2714540-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Thomson Reuters looks for health care exit]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/thomson-reuters-vendor-services-industry-2714471-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/thomson-reuters-vendor-services-industry-2714471-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report: 66% of workers want to purchase additional benefits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aflac-workers-study-costs-unexpected-2714327-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aflac-workers-study-costs-unexpected-2714327-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[McKinsey: Many US employers to drop health benefits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-may-drop-benefits-2714277-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-may-drop-benefits-2714277-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Premiums continue to rise, CIAB finds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/medical-premiums-survey-increase-rates-2714268-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/medical-premiums-survey-increase-rates-2714268-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Congressional bill would equalize tax treatment for domestic partners in health plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/bill-equalize-tax-partners-plans-2714216-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/bill-equalize-tax-partners-plans-2714216-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Retirement plan sponsors value their advisers, study finds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/council-study-research-benefits-advisers-2714215-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/council-study-research-benefits-advisers-2714215-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Americans still avoiding doctors, insurers say]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Americans-medical-services-healthcare-costs-2714170-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Americans-medical-services-healthcare-costs-2714170-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Cut through benefit clutter with clear communication]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/cut-through-benefit-clutter-2713505-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/cut-through-benefit-clutter-2713505-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Use your best sales tactics to bring the C-suite onboard for wellness]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/beth-taylor-intercare-insurance-solutions-c-suite-2713506-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/beth-taylor-intercare-insurance-solutions-c-suite-2713506-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Bill allows Georgia residents to purchase out-of-state policies]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/georgia-governor-plans-policies-brokers-2713932-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/georgia-governor-plans-policies-brokers-2713932-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Vermont moving toward single-payer health care]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/green-mountain-care-vermont-residents-2713931-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/green-mountain-care-vermont-residents-2713931-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Willis Re creates advisory group]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/willis-re-advisory-group-2713497-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/willis-re-advisory-group-2713497-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Allstate to buy Esurance, Answer Financial for about $1 billion]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/allstate-buy-esurance-answer-financial-2713496-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/allstate-buy-esurance-answer-financial-2713496-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employees perceive benefits as declining]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-perceive-benefits-declining-2713449-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-perceive-benefits-declining-2713449-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[American Westbrook acquires American Worker Plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/american-westbrook-american-worker-plans-2713409-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/american-westbrook-american-worker-plans-2713409-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Agency acquires Massachusetts underwriter group]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agency-acquires-massachusetts-underwriter-2713408-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agency-acquires-massachusetts-underwriter-2713408-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Ternian introduces medical plan for small business]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ternian-medical-plan-small-business-2713242-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ternian-medical-plan-small-business-2713242-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[In Massachusetts, long waits for doctor visits common]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/massachusetts-long-wait-doctor-visits-2713118-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/massachusetts-long-wait-doctor-visits-2713118-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Health insurer CFOs see deals increase]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurer-cfos-see-deals-increase-2712965-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurer-cfos-see-deals-increase-2712965-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Aon Hewitt: corporate health exchange ready to go]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aon-hewitt-health-care-exchange-2712852-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/aon-hewitt-health-care-exchange-2712852-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Medical tourism takes a domestic twist]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/medical-tourism-domestic-twist-2712341-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/medical-tourism-domestic-twist-2712341-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[When zero is a good thing]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/zero-good-thing-2712342-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/zero-good-thing-2712342-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Why employee engagement?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employee-engagement-2712343-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employee-engagement-2712343-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[State of shock]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/state-of-shock-2712344-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/state-of-shock-2712344-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[HSAs surge at J.P. Morgan]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712794-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712794-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers spot evolution of cafeteria plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712691-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712691-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NBGH's Helen Darling reveals latest research findings on communicating health information]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/nbgh-helen-darling-health-information2712314-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/nbgh-helen-darling-health-information2712314-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[10 things your onsite health clinic vendor may not be telling you]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/onsite-health-clinic-vendor-2711684-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/onsite-health-clinic-vendor-2711684-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Health of U.S. workforce declining]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-us-workforce-declining-2712080-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-us-workforce-declining-2712080-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey labels insurance restrictions a hindrance to care]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711960-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711960-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Best Practices for Wellness Incentives]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2710793-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2710793-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report: ACOs lose money first 3 years]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711693-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711693-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[CMS issues proposed ACO rule]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711569-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711569-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Fidelity: Health care costs for retiring couples declines]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711538-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711538-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Expansion of dependent coverage has employers re-thinking contribution structures]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/expansion-dependent-coverage-2711232-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/expansion-dependent-coverage-2711232-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Out-of-pocket health care costs total $363 billion]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711393-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711393-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[HSA owners show three spending behaviors, Fidelity finds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711103-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711103-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Recruit and Retain Top Talent with Voluntary Benefits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2685128-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/webinars/-2685128-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[EBRI data shows uptick in HSA, HRA activity]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ebri-data-hsa-hra-activity-2711011-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ebri-data-hsa-hra-activity-2711011-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Proposed FSA tweak doesn't go far enough, critics say]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/proposed-fsa-tweak-2710858-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/proposed-fsa-tweak-2710858-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Forecasting and managing surgery costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/forecasting-managing-surgery-costs-2685253-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/forecasting-managing-surgery-costs-2685253-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Air travel anxiety increased for those traveling with medical devices]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/air-travel-anxiety-medical-devices-2710039-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/air-travel-anxiety-medical-devices-2710039-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A common-sense, six-step approach to launching a new program]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/six-step-approach-launching-new-program-2710043-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/six-step-approach-launching-new-program-2710043-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[HHS releases health indicator data]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/hhs-health-indicator-2685244-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/hhs-health-indicator-2685244-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IRS reverses FSA-HRA stance on breast pumps ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:25:58 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/irs-reverses-stance-breast-pumps-2685166-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/irs-reverses-stance-breast-pumps-2685166-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS