What is the role of the local broker under PPACA?

Published January 1, 2012 1:00 AM EST Updated December 9, 2015 9:07 AM EST 1 Min Read

In the current broker/client business model local relationships are clearly preferred. However, that does not take into account the new health care landscape.

Beverly Beattie

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Beverly Beattie is the Founder and CEO of Selden Beattie Benefits Advisors, a full-service benefits advisory services firm.nSince founding Selden Beattie in 1996, Beverly has built the organization … Read full bio

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