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Since being enacted, the Affordable Care Act has gone through several changes — 42 according to the Galen Institute. Here’s a rundown of those changes:

From changes to the ACA to social media playing a larger role to cost-shifting continuing, benefit advisers will have plenty to keep an eye on next year. Here are some of the top trends expected in the benefits industry in 2015.

Business travel can be taxing — and benefit advisers do a lot of it. Whether you need to order food, check on your flight or book a hotel, here are the top five business travel apps, according to travel and expense management firm Certify.

Benefit advisers in 2014 were eager to learn more about ACA issues affecting their clients and see EBA’s inaugural list of the Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising, as well as our first-ever ranking of the top large-group brokerages in the country. See the top 10 slideshows of the year, as viewed by EBA readers.

With so much emphasis on job qualifications, it’s easy to give little thought to certain personal qualities that, when combined with outstanding competencies, result in extraordinary performance. But it’s the star performers that are missing today, says sales expert John Graham, who shares seven signs that you've got one in your midst.

Benefit advisers in 2014 have had to keep abreast of a host of changes to the Affordable Care Act, new approaches to wellness, and the continued transition away from acting as a benefit broker and more as a trusted adviser. It’s been a busy year. Here are some of the top trends affecting the benefits industry in 2014.

From the complicated management of the health care exchanges to the sometimes daunting task of securing the nation’s supply of prescription drugs and medical devices, the Department of Health and Human Services faces many challenges today and will continue to do so in 2015 The Office of Inspector General has identified 10 of the top management and performance challenges for HHS.

Analyzing health data can be a boon to brokers, but only if the right tools are involved. Healthentic offers eight tips to help brokers better serve their clients.

The events of 2014 represent the strengthening of the broker's role as trusted adviser like never before. Straight from the mouths of industry experts and influencers as told in EBA's top stories, blog content and social media distribution, the top quotes of the year tell the tale of the expanding role of the employee benefit adviser.

The Affordable Care Act continued to dominate the conversation among brokers, many of whom spent the year dealing with a big shift in the way they conduct their businesses. EBA’s AdviserTV series showcased discussions on the major topics of 2014 — almost all of which focused on the ACA and private exchanges — with experts such as The Galen Institute’s Grace Marie Turner and our Advisers of the Year.