The early bird gets the worm. That’s an applicable motto for the National Association of Healthcare Underwriters Capitol Conference attendees, who packed into the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill Tuesday at 8 a.m. for an overflowing session of speakers.
The eager and energetic crowd gathered for an opening talk from Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), chair of the Senate Small Business Committee. Landrieu’s remarks were brief and generally broad as related to health care reform and her efforts for small business owners. “[The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act] will bring 30 million more customers to your doorstep,” Landrieu said, adding that she’s not opposed to tweaking the law and mentioned a related bill that she’s sponsored on behalf of insurance brokers and agents.
