Monthly Archives: July 2012

What Are You Doing to Stem the Tide of Obesity and Diabetes?

Recently I was thinking about an article I read in my hometown paper about how the American Medical Association (AMA) wants to take a more active role in the public school fight against childhood obesity and diabetes. The AMA is … Continue reading

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If Life is Like a Box of Chocolates, Health Care Usage is Like a Wedding

Most of us remember the line from the 1994 film Forrest Gump when Forrest tells childhood friend, Jenny Curran, “My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.’” The analogy is … Continue reading

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Are You Missing the Boat When it Comes to HSA Strategy? There’s Still Time!

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have been in place now for more than nine years. Studies continue to show that more and more employer groups are now offering HSAs either as an option or as their lone benefits offering. In fact … Continue reading

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The Ovation Guide to ACA Implementation

In May I wrote a blog post for OvationNation and said, “While the initial year after enactment focused on insurance reforms such as enhancing and creating standards for preventive care coverage, removing lifetime limits, and creating equal access for dependents, this … Continue reading

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