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From the AHCA to BCRA: A Tale of Two ACA Repeals
On June 22, 2017, the Republican-led Senate released a discussion draft of its ACA “repeal and replace” effort, titled the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) of 2017. As many suspected, the BCRA … read more
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Working with Differing Opinions
Are you old enough to remember when the two political parties in America weren’t defined by “Liberal” or “Conservative” monikers? I remember conversations when I was young about conservative and … read more
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The Value of Benchmarking
Benchmarking for Your Employee Benefits Plan
One of the things my clients want most is an idea of what their competitors are doing. Sometimes it’s just wanting validation on an industry trend, but … read more
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New OSHA Rules May Get Trumped
Now that Donald Trump is our president, there are several recently issued and controversial OSHA regulations that may likely be reversed if he follows through with his campaign pledges to remove … read more
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Annual Performance Reviews Are Dead... Now What?
Many companies are killing the traditional performance review and for good reason. Annual reviews are stressful, time-consuming and anxiety-filled experiences providing little or no value to the … read more
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Trust in Crisis Mode
A couple of years ago I was introduced to the Edelman Trust Barometer, published by the fine folks from Edelman Public Relations. The report is a study of trust and credibility around the world in … read more
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4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Insurance Broker
I’m the CEO of a highly successful national insurance brokerage headquartered in Chicago. In effect, I’m the leader of a whole bunch of insurance salespeople. I’m also an attorney and, at one point, … read more
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Increasing Employee Engagement through Telemedicine
Telemedicine is an alternative way to get necessary medical care, save time and money. When an employer has an effective telemedicine program in place, not only do the employees benefit from the … read more
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Going Naked
Could You Use a Digital Detox?
The other day, I was on the way to a restaurant with my family to celebrate my daughter’s birthday when I realized I left my smartphone at home by accident. Well, no … read more
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How Do You Contribute?
Small Group Funding
Many of my clients ask for advice on how to fund their small group medical insurance premiums. Groups with less than 50 Full-Time Equivalents are unique in the fact that they don’ … read more
