The hype is over, the U.S. House Representatives finally released draft legislation to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The new proposed law would reduce the government’s involvement in health insurance and: No longer require individuals to purchase health insurance or penalize those who don’t enroll Phase out the ACA’s Medicaid expansion Provide relief from Read More >>
5 Important Issues to Monitor in 2017
Posted on February 23, 2017
New administrations bring new challenges to the professional realm, and the Trump administration is no exception. Many of the former administration’s health care initiatives are being rolled back or halted. This leaves employers in an uncertain place in regard to compliance regulations and reform laws. This uncertainty comes in addition to the already complicated day-to-day Read More >>
February: American Heart Month
Posted on February 16, 2017
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States, causing about 610,000 deaths annually. Heart disease is also an extremely expensive disease—costing the United States about $207 billion annually in the cost of health care, medications and lost productivity. Fortunately, heart disease can often be prevented by Read More >>