Technology
Pricing issue jeopardizes federal exchange opening
The calculator that determines subsidies for the 36 states relying on the federal government for exchanges come Oct. 1 isnt working in tests, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Benefits Think Top three takeaways from a productivity consultant
Beverly Beattie recently worked with a productivity consultant who taught her and her staff how to set up our environment so that it functions in a way that serves us well. Here are the top three takeaways she gained from this experience.
Social media tips for solo advisers
If you are not engaging people on social media as an adviser, its time to catch up.
Wellness technology in limbo
Wellness progress is at a standstill, even as a flow of new products continue to enter the market.
Its not just the ACA that requires compliance
The ACA may be experiencing delays, but HITECH and other enforcement continues on schedule with more auditors on the clock.
EBAs 2013 Adviser of the Year is Jennifer Eilers
Jennifer Eilers is Employee Benefit Advisers 2013 adviser of the year. She excels at both long-term strategic planning and in-person client communication.
Know how you will be trained on the state-run health exchanges
Officials from the 17 exchanges, including D.C., that will run separate from the federal government share how they are training brokers to be involved.
Putting together the technology for population management
For a peek into the future of population health management, a visit to Stanford Coordinated Care, a new clinic in northern California that is part of Stanford Health System, is in order.
The CDHC challenge
Employees dont know about consumer-driven health care. Once they learn more, they say they dont want it. So whats a broker to do?
Consumerism shapes health exchanges through technology
Consumers want choice in a health exchange, like they would experience on websites such as Amazon, Travelocity.
LinkedIn for the benefit professional
Tips on how to a broker can use LinkedIn to gain new clients from EBA Columnist Mel Schlesinger.
Taking specialization within the business to new heights
Bryce Curtis is a man with a plan. The San Francisco-based broker takes specialization within the benefits business to new heights with his government contractor focus.
Obamacare Privacy Concerns Loom With Links to IRS, Peace Corps
A $267 million computer system built by a unit of UnitedHealth Group Inc. is one of the most important determiners of whether the Affordable Care Act succeeds.
Obtain testimonials to close the sale
Mel Schlesinger on how important online testimonials are to closing an important sale.
Your technology wardrobe
SHRM technology panel discusses the essentials needed to meet any employers tech needs.
Insurers from AIG to MetLife asked for hacking safeguards
American International Group Inc. and MetLife Inc. are among insurers asked by a New York regulator to show how they protect against computer attacks.
Tracking your activity can revolutionize your business
Most advisers have their own way of organizing and measuring their daily activities for their business. New York Lifes Gabe Markley says a little effort could go a long way.
Doctors debate email
Health IT leaders discuss the pros and cons of making health care readily available online.
Social media could be employers key to financial success
While the rise of social media hasnt been embraced by all employers, especially when it comes to internal communications, it could be on the rise and provide a competitive edge.