The CEO of one of the largest health insurers in the US explains why he thinks healthcare costs so much

Cigna CEO David Cordani Reuters This CEO believes that hospitals and the local community should spend more money on programs to engage the patient in healthcare. If the hospital increases their costs, that gets passed either directly on to the patien...

Advisor TV: S6:E4 BUTCH ZEMAR, BENEFITS ADVISOR,

Employers are feeling it every day that health insurance premiums are skyrocketing out of control. They are duplicating their efforts and finding out as they move along they have pitfalls that are eating up their bottom line.  Employers have options ...

Amazon and its effect on the healthcare industry

An editorial by Eric Wilson Source: https://www.dotmed.com/news/story/41592 Amazon has made a huge impact on the retail world over the past few years. The ability to purchase just about anything online has made life easier for consumers. We have seen...

Aetna- CVS Merger a Win for Consumers

On December 3, 2017 it was announced that CVS pharmacy would purchase Aetna for an estimated $69 billion.  This could become a move that changes the way healthcare is delivered in the United States.  First, let me say that we must distinguish the dif...

Federal judge upholds order to end cost-sharing reduction subsidies

OCT 25, 2017 | BY JOEL ROSENBLATT, ANDREW HARRIS A federal judge rejected a bid by Democratic state officials to temporarily block the White House from ending so-called cost-sharing reduction payments to health insurers under the Affordable Care Act....

The Wilson Health Plan

I Sell Health, Inc. 888-448-5370 The Wilson Health Plan Posted: 28 Sep 2017 10:43 AM PDT We have heard of Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, this system is failing for a number of reasons.  The Republicans have failed to pass a repeal...

Harken Health Leaving Illinois Market July 2017

Harken Health came into the market to compete with other insurance companies with their new model using their Harken Centers. Within 2 years, they are shutting their doors.  Many brokers have warned against going to a start-up company, yet they were ...

Exchange Plans Wait to Price 2018 Policies

It could be an another cold day in Chicago, as we wait to see what the Trump Administration decides to do with the healthcare subsidies. A glimmer of hope for some of those receiving subsidies.  The insurance companies are fearing for the worst. Brac...

Why Allowing Health Insurance Sales Across State Lines Won’t Help

Why Allowing Health Insurance Sales Across State Lines Won’t Help By Peter Orszag | March 7, 2017 Why Allowing Health Insurance Sales Across State Lines Won’t Help The effort to replace Obamacare faces increasing challenges, the more it is subjected ...

Small employers still have a chance to save money

Photo credit: clipartfest.com The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has confused many people lately.  The massive increases for January 1st, 2017, has left many in a pickle. Employers are scrambling to find a solution, yet at a cost that ...

Video: ACA Executive Order by Trump Administration Jan 2017

The rub: American Healthcare Act

The truth is, I'm not too excited about it.  There are some significant changes in here, and I think they are worth the effort to get passed.  They want to try to pass a full repeal in 3 phases: The American Health Care Act, which takes full advantag...

How is the PPACA Fairing

How is the PPACA Faring? Posted: 17 Jul 2015 01:32 PM PDT This is an article bey Alan Goforth of Benefits Pro.  He cites Eric Wilson for information. http://fw.to/MUBDlZc thanks for reading