Thursday, March 31, 2011

San Mateo & Santa Clara counties rated #4 healthiest counties in California. Ratings here: http://bit.ly/dH8PUj

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Friday, March 25, 2011

Effective Jan 1, 2011, employers will report total subject wages on new (DE 9) quarterly instead of annually. EDD guidance here: http://1.usa.gov/hPCM7S

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Often asked, do we provide term life, disability and long-term care insurance? YES. Link for some term life here (http://bit.ly/hYNxZS). Email/call for quotes.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Obesity problems fuel rapid surge of type 2 diabetes among children. Article here: http://bit.ly/i7wjqH
Health Reform events start today (http://bit.ly/dJuxpi). HHS Regional Director, Herb Schultz and others will be at our event tonight. Register here: http://conta.cc/dXiO4F

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Health insurers respond to reform by buying less-regulated businesses. Article here: http://bit.ly/fFUx2e

Friday, March 18, 2011

Americans remain divided, confused about health law as anniversary nears. Article here: http://bit.ly/gHi6p9

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Blue Shield of California cancels May 1 rate increase for individual health plans. Press release here: http://bit.ly/g1uP9G

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

What does new health law means for your business? Join us for 1 hr, March 21, 4pm in San Francisco. Register here: http://bit.ly/f1EQT5

Friday, March 11, 2011

81% of employers reported that PPACA (health reform) has increased admin burden on their HR departments. Article here: http://bit.ly/fNL3R3

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Coalition of health care & advocacy groups began web site to help Americans navigate confusion surrounding reform. Site here: http://bit.ly/hJngDZ

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

PPACA constitutionality upheld by third district court. Article here: http://bit.ly/eMITFY
Still unsure what new health law means for your business? Join us for 1 hr, March 21, 4pm in San Francisco. Register here: http://bit.ly/f1EQT5

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Vermont May Lead U.S. to Single Payer Health Care. Article here: http://bit.ly/gYSRzl

Monday, March 7, 2011

What would ACA (health reform) repeal mean for California? Article here: http://bit.ly/e1DiBK

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Five states have begun moving forward with health reform initiatives. Article here: http://bit.ly/hwCrMQ

Friday, March 4, 2011

CalPERS contract award investigated by federal, state authorities. Article here: http://lat.ms/g5CTX5

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Fourth member of California Insurance Exchange Board announced. Article here: http://bit.ly/h4E42b

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Blue Shield of California rate increase in news again today. My response sent to health insurance clients here - http://bit.ly/gLUrR3
Why technology-based programs are key to successful health and wellness strategies. Article here: http://bit.ly/h8ypJG

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Next event: Impact of Healthcare Reform on small businesses. Monday, March 21st in SF. Check our calendar for details: http://bit.ly/g5hNx9
California Healthline interviews Kim Belshé -- former secretary of HHS and 1 of 5 Board members (2 yet to be appointed) on the exchange. Video here: http://bit.ly/hGapBi
Kaiser's March focus is on cancer prevention. Visit http://bit.ly/fEjrMT to learn more about improving chance of healthier outcomes.