tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35140880212973919752012-01-26T13:31:24.912-08:00Health, Wellness & InsuranceDid you know? Health insurance prices are the same regardless of where you purchase.
Call us for a free review - 650.419.2403Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.comBlogger3251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-1844447894026368552012-01-26T13:31:00.001-08:002012-01-26T13:31:24.917-08:00Your thoughts? 55% U.S. residents believe Supreme Court will rule individual mandate unconstitutional. Article: http://bit.ly/y55wJRJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-76768633681487753972012-01-25T16:54:00.001-08:002012-01-25T16:54:15.569-08:00Was in Jackie Speier's office while she and staff were on floor voting on Gabby Gifford's last bill - very movingJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-24525004181171526852012-01-25T11:01:00.003-08:002012-01-25T11:01:37.073-08:00President's State of the Union Address Skimps on Health Care Issues. Article: http://bit.ly/wIF7GnJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-52224080341393980462012-01-25T11:01:00.001-08:002012-01-25T11:01:04.717-08:00Steve Larson, HHS, as it pertains to agent/broker fees and MLR, "no avenue for a regulatory fix. It will have to be legislative."Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-80497287983634921262012-01-25T10:22:00.001-08:002012-01-25T10:22:45.424-08:00John Boehner, "I believe this healthcare bill will bankrupt our country." nahuccJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-13046362903490264092012-01-25T08:09:00.001-08:002012-01-25T08:09:41.811-08:00John Boehner speaking now - "we are repealing CLASS act next week and other portions of Health Reform after..." nahuccJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-4097076028570684562012-01-25T07:54:00.001-08:002012-01-25T07:54:41.445-08:00Just met Congresswoman Jackie Spier's office to discuss health reform topics. Waiting now for John Boehner to arrive to speak. nahuccJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-65586643028557546442012-01-24T07:55:00.001-08:002012-01-24T07:55:56.715-08:00Supreme Court has scheduled 5 hours of oral arguments regarding individual mandate - longest in 50 years. Important?Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-64460936206094183472012-01-24T07:09:00.003-08:002012-01-24T07:09:50.206-08:00Chronic diseases affect almost 1 in 2 people and account for almost 80% of all health spending.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-33446264365595528372012-01-24T07:09:00.001-08:002012-01-24T07:09:08.398-08:002/3 growth in costs from 1987-2010 due to chronic care - Dr. Mark McClellen, Director, Health Reform Brookings institute - nahuccJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-4058834655229111322012-01-24T05:22:00.001-08:002012-01-24T05:22:02.778-08:00Listening to Congressman Mike Coffman (R-CO) - House Small Business Committee discuss legislative prospects for healthcare cost containment.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-45213920671315509942012-01-23T12:53:00.001-08:002012-01-23T12:53:27.587-08:00Metlife: Benefits remain an important mechanism to support business goals of employee attraction and retention. Study: http://bit.ly/AqAZjuJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-5827176007796419202012-01-23T09:12:00.001-08:002012-01-23T09:12:26.327-08:00In Washington DC at Health Reform conference. Details: http://bit.ly/z2YidGJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-85285680181670235732012-01-19T08:56:00.001-08:002012-01-19T08:56:54.429-08:00California pre-existing condition plan enrollment ranks highest in U.S. Article: http://bit.ly/A58zKEJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-82998110079521805492012-01-19T08:54:00.001-08:002012-01-19T08:54:57.281-08:003 mile run/walk this AM followed by fresh apples, kale, shard juice with some parsley and mint. Healthy?Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-79226991226825564552012-01-17T08:46:00.001-08:002012-01-17T08:46:52.153-08:00HP and Blue Shield of California sign five-year infrastructure and applications services agreement. Here: http://bit.ly/y3HIJYJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-22678876053111849112012-01-12T09:10:00.001-08:002012-01-12T09:10:31.311-08:001% individuals = 20% total health spending in US. Another 5% = 50%. So 70% health costs come from just 6%. Article: http://bit.ly/ybB5uKJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-64437123986101740182012-01-09T08:20:00.001-08:002012-01-09T08:20:08.836-08:00IRS: employers w HRA's (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) do not report HRA portion on W2. Full notice here: http://bit.ly/AdhOXbJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-75421991721696967092012-01-06T08:03:00.001-08:002012-01-06T08:03:30.152-08:00Study shows insurance companies have "thrived" since Healthcare overhaul. Article: http://bloom.bg/yKPKhkJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-44620015392428512252012-01-05T21:30:00.001-08:002012-01-05T21:30:21.644-08:00I am thinking wrestling and lots of laughing with my 3 boys is good for my health...Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-33412929228033234052012-01-03T08:59:00.001-08:002012-01-03T08:59:35.144-08:00PWC top health industry issues of 2012. Social media use grows for healthcare items. Study: http://pwc.to/vhtRh9Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-71305624036927780692011-12-30T10:04:00.001-08:002011-12-30T10:04:38.875-08:00Ran yesterday in my "five finger" shoes. Calves are real sore but felt good to get out.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-75564292281444077252011-12-29T08:08:00.001-08:002011-12-29T08:08:05.754-08:0012 entrepreneurs reinventing healthcare. Article: http://cnnmon.ie/rNVTytJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-79880502685197626782011-12-28T09:18:00.001-08:002011-12-28T09:18:33.404-08:00Preventive health visits now typically free. However, check code doctor submits. Otherwise, could cost you. Article: http://trib.in/v8swzmJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-15106159264140099302011-12-28T09:15:00.001-08:002011-12-28T09:15:04.362-08:00Public remains confident in workplace health benefits, but worried about affordability. Article: http://bit.ly/sy4JMcJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-89410278467561044712011-12-22T07:53:00.001-08:002011-12-22T07:53:16.770-08:00Surprise? Healthcare reform seen as big issue in 2012 election. Article: http://usat.ly/sO0bbmJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-85652380333989372352011-12-21T14:30:00.001-08:002011-12-21T14:30:22.189-08:00Obese women made an avg of $8666 less than general population and obese men made an avg of $4772 less. Article: http://bit.ly/u3H5daJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-16578644100275812062011-12-21T08:54:00.001-08:002011-12-21T08:54:03.893-08:00Six California entities to 'pioneer' accountable care organizations (aco's). Article: http://bit.ly/t97FSPJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-63548052750484521022011-12-19T08:48:00.001-08:002011-12-19T08:48:33.685-08:00Advocates & business groups raise concerns about California's new autism coverage mandate. Story here: http://bit.ly/vjPLTTJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-21446402211859726632011-12-18T21:11:00.001-08:002011-12-18T21:11:01.863-08:00Obama administration says it will leave definition of essential benefits to states. Article here: http://ping.fm/IwzSyJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-80044749232195834602011-12-16T10:04:00.001-08:002011-12-16T10:04:43.634-08:00Find a farmers market using local harvest. http://bit.ly/tTnY4IJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-17029567660979747662011-12-13T08:27:00.001-08:002011-12-13T08:27:28.107-08:00CA carriers allow special 2012 HSA open enrollment, allowing members to move to HSA. Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, CalChoice and KP Choice.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-19433311272159208892011-12-12T07:52:00.001-08:002011-12-12T07:52:20.987-08:00Transit and Parking FSAs, 2012 benefit amounts = $240/month for parking (+$10 increase) and $125/month for transit (down from $230).Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-89616159543614081472011-12-09T21:28:00.001-08:002011-12-09T21:28:00.571-08:00Full copy of Op/Ed on Brokers & California Exchange. here: http://bit.ly/sq4PUtJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-55500771183929694182011-12-09T21:18:00.001-08:002011-12-09T21:18:17.391-08:00My Op/Ed on health insurance brokers and California Exchange published in the Sacramento Business Journal today. Here: http://bit.ly/tiNWF7Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-51411168227275284872011-12-08T13:27:00.001-08:002011-12-08T13:27:30.442-08:00Have you done your FSA, HRA or POP nondiscrimination testing? 2012 threshold for defining highly compensated employees is $115,000.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-31052403976574536332011-12-07T22:57:00.001-08:002011-12-07T22:57:39.087-08:00WellnessFX released early access. Wow! Very cool wellness tool. I like what I see so far.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-41897718024684246562011-12-06T20:35:00.001-08:002011-12-06T20:35:43.681-08:00If you like #'s, fascinating to look through insurance filings for rate increases at California DOI. Here: http://1.usa.gov/rZ4w4yJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-89444791713430872442011-12-05T19:30:00.001-08:002011-12-05T19:30:46.357-08:00@SmlBizMajority panel on small biz health insurance (bit.ly/uYChAo). FB pics of event (on.fb.me/tzDTJA). Register for next: bit.ly/s2gnv3Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-35839723000848656772011-12-05T08:41:00.001-08:002011-12-05T08:41:40.526-08:00Link to video and recipe for healthy Mexican chicken stew from Health Net! Just in time for cooler weather. Here: http://bit.ly/tvL9YdJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-46098733235615115042011-12-02T10:46:00.001-08:002011-12-02T10:46:09.667-08:00Final medical loss ratio rule issued. Fees paid to brokers counted as administrative cost. Article: http://bit.ly/stT2HbJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-69246643091949208872011-12-02T08:03:00.001-08:002011-12-02T08:03:14.459-08:00Save 30-40% on RX by being proactive. Check at pharmacy for discount, compare on pillbot.com and californiarxcard.comJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-6696400226739099642011-11-29T14:12:00.001-08:002011-11-29T14:12:24.618-08:00At wellness implementation mtng w/ client. 71% cancer, 70% stroke, 82% diabetes preventable. Most associated w/ obesity. Wow!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-3576811535007741112011-11-29T09:18:00.001-08:002011-11-29T09:18:17.242-08:00California has received about $22 million in wellness, prevention and public health grants. Here: http://bit.ly/vHc59aJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-90490563778205341372011-11-29T08:31:00.001-08:002011-11-29T08:31:48.707-08:00Jan. 1, doctors face a 27% cut in their fees for treating Medicare patients. Article: http://usat.ly/uzojOyJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-18643125553006888242011-11-27T19:43:00.001-08:002011-11-27T19:43:25.034-08:00Really love GoVoluntr's model - (www.govoluntr.com). Great meeting last night. Track and engage employees in community. Good for health.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-80757799701657649282011-11-21T09:47:00.001-08:002011-11-21T09:47:06.123-08:00Big market. Cigna in Deal to Sell Health Insurance in India. Article: http://nyti.ms/vrc2ntJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-47830557660569490352011-11-18T13:47:00.001-08:002011-11-18T13:47:55.995-08:00Interesting. Adjudica's platform = member wellness/health insurance self-management w financial transparency. Here: http://bit.ly/tDHI0gJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-10581204234096885992011-11-18T08:48:00.001-08:002011-11-18T08:48:20.667-08:00California Healthline showcases panel discussing incentives for workers who maintain healthy lifestyles. Here: http://bit.ly/t1UccOJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-59474466743135980252011-11-17T18:03:00.001-08:002011-11-17T18:03:36.725-08:00Costco to add VSP as vision provider effective 1/1/12.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-85704645639280326612011-11-15T06:26:00.001-08:002011-11-15T06:26:39.852-08:00Anthem Blue Cross being sued over allegations that it breached contracts with individual policyholders by hiking deductibles mid-year.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-8666638144162042622011-11-11T07:21:00.001-08:002011-11-11T07:21:47.424-08:0080 million people in US with prediabetes. Omada Health looking to change this. rockdemoJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-89341049025425073072011-11-10T08:21:00.001-08:002011-11-10T08:21:17.150-08:00Thoughts? Wal-Mart to build integrated, low-cost primary care healthcare for preventive and chronic care. Article: http://lat.ms/vcPeQYJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-13572637110364868242011-11-09T08:37:00.001-08:002011-11-09T08:37:35.624-08:00Looking forward to Startup demo day at Rock Health tomorrow. Here: http://bit.ly/vFp87fJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-42792696836287062402011-11-08T15:49:00.001-08:002011-11-08T15:49:43.561-08:00Great meeting with Health Expense today (http://bit.ly/vfSTj4). Doing some very, very cool stuff!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-85118609437279158342011-11-07T16:59:00.001-08:002011-11-07T16:59:24.074-08:006 mile round trip bike ride to/from office today. Felt good.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-19663019587958573162011-11-07T16:15:00.001-08:002011-11-07T16:15:22.359-08:00Small Business Majority launched the California Health Coverage Guide for small business owners. Here: http://bit.ly/v3ZZXjJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-61503334270569141712011-11-03T16:52:00.001-07:002011-11-03T16:52:04.230-07:00Walgreens to leave Anthem Blue Cross network January 1, 2012.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-49486269040612266752011-11-01T20:49:00.001-07:002011-11-01T20:49:34.120-07:00Sutha, CEO of Massive Health, "folks at Apple have told us it's 'the most beautiful health app' they've seen. Sample: http://bit.ly/sJwuiHJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-60661007217256477902011-11-01T08:50:00.001-07:002011-11-01T08:50:06.109-07:0075% HR professionals whose companies offer HSAs say it has helped engage employees in health and wellness. Article: http://bit.ly/vaLzZuJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-13390774384414106252011-10-31T10:48:00.001-07:002011-10-31T10:48:22.962-07:00Thoughts? Study shows 58% large employers offer money, discounts, perks to employees for health actions. Article: http://lat.ms/ug6kqJJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-46146394737439185142011-10-27T08:03:00.001-07:002011-10-27T08:03:17.434-07:00Frustrated you don't know cost of health expenses? Health Care Blue Book is wicked good. Test here: http://bit.ly/ulgFVqJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-72405134148099044512011-10-26T11:03:00.001-07:002011-10-26T11:03:56.182-07:00Panel on successfully implementing California’s small business health insurance exchange. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/tIQ8ilJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-70100512331884649502011-10-25T08:46:00.001-07:002011-10-25T08:46:06.817-07:00Lots chatter re Class Act repeal (long term care insurance). A few: http://nyti.ms/sgqK7f, http://politi.co/slA2c0 and http://bit.ly/ryEPPwJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-81655521980609615712011-10-24T09:56:00.001-07:002011-10-24T09:56:02.602-07:00Individual health insurance market in 30 states dominated (>50% market share) by single carrier in 2010. Study: http://bit.ly/nuNLPMJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-22126610576928898572011-10-18T08:07:00.001-07:002011-10-18T08:07:25.396-07:00CDC on cost of excessive alcohol consumption calculates societal costs...including lost work productivity. Article: http://bit.ly/mRgN8UJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-70169218499319845162011-10-17T13:49:00.001-07:002011-10-17T13:49:23.953-07:00Great panel on designing small business health exchanges! I'll be on the next one Nov 16. Details: http://bit.ly/qLVyrZJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-37275164207192065702011-10-17T11:04:00.001-07:002011-10-17T11:04:54.469-07:00Might save u 35%. Small business health care tax credit - deadline today. Details here: http://bit.ly/qiHEXCJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-63150591756962097582011-10-17T09:58:00.001-07:002011-10-17T09:58:59.090-07:00CLASS Act (portion of health reform bill) killed by White House. Article: http://wapo.st/pTofUqJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-72351255676066841662011-10-11T08:21:00.001-07:002011-10-11T08:21:56.086-07:00Pharmacy based flu shot popularity growing. Article: http://bit.ly/pgP4ZqJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-82181014596148573682011-10-05T06:39:00.001-07:002011-10-05T06:39:02.402-07:00Critical to engage. brand-name statins prescribed w/o trying generic 1st = $5.8 billion wasted spending. Here: http://ping.fm/wjP6IJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-13873364640490828872011-10-05T06:34:00.001-07:002011-10-05T06:34:23.914-07:00Supreme Court may wait until after election to rule on healthcare reform. Article: http://politi.co/p54QJYJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-42430235233916592292011-10-03T12:25:00.001-07:002011-10-03T12:25:12.750-07:00Employer-sponsored health plan costs increase 9% for 2011. Article: http://bit.ly/qz82S6Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-83914373210792322862011-10-03T08:42:00.001-07:002011-10-03T08:42:53.261-07:00Blue Shield of California removes coverage for Bevacizumab to treat breast cancer. Article: http://nyti.ms/mRiIFzJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-79915810731354464812011-09-30T09:47:00.001-07:002011-09-30T09:47:35.151-07:00wellness initiative? Fed health insurance premiums rise just 3.8% due to focus generics & wellness programs. Article: http://bit.ly/rrL27CJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-82562883160596952242011-09-30T08:24:00.001-07:002011-09-30T08:24:23.251-07:00Cure to stress? iPhone 5 to include “the most revolutionary user interface in the history of technology”. Article: http://onforb.es/nsDvG3Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-1279910419678702222011-09-29T14:47:00.001-07:002011-09-29T14:47:58.382-07:00Oracle announces availability of Its healthcare reform solution. Article: http://bit.ly/qdPB6bJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-91422787280171761422011-09-29T08:35:00.001-07:002011-09-29T08:35:39.350-07:00Thoughts? Institute of medicine finds no link between immunizations, Autism. Article: http://bit.ly/nJizyBJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-21108597262827062011-09-28T09:01:00.001-07:002011-09-28T09:01:04.454-07:00Survey finds health insurance costing more, covering less. Article: http://nyti.ms/qCkqaTJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-86680542828295831062011-09-26T08:26:00.001-07:002011-09-26T08:26:04.710-07:00Living a healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of diabetes by as much as 80 percent. Article: http://usat.ly/p4HUfaJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-19172907502409948972011-09-24T23:28:00.001-07:002011-09-24T23:28:16.343-07:00Investment in electronic medical records to jump 76% by 2015, adoption slow due to confusion. Article: http://buswk.co/rm2fcSJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-25650611213931063932011-09-22T09:11:00.001-07:002011-09-22T09:11:41.024-07:00Wow! Cost of medical procedures vary up to 500% county by county in California. See map here: http://bit.ly/r5m226Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-56431952392832672512011-09-21T08:07:00.001-07:002011-09-21T08:07:21.676-07:00Your smartphone is going to change how you access health care. Article: http://bit.ly/nWM4rRJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-19159398338085365332011-09-16T09:34:00.001-07:002011-09-16T09:34:11.557-07:00California HealthCare Foundation unveiled six short videos attempting to explain health reform law. View here: http://bit.ly/n7yvw0Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-61077133534761942962011-09-16T09:20:00.001-07:002011-09-16T09:20:04.612-07:00Poverty Rate Second-Highest in 45 Years; Record Numbers Lack Health Insurance. Article: http://bit.ly/qkpUzhJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-41715149425566416632011-09-15T15:52:00.001-07:002011-09-15T15:52:33.258-07:00Kaiser reduces rates by 1.2% for all 2-50 employee groups with effective dates 7/1-12/1 after talk with DMHC. http://bit.ly/feIsxCJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-57055535281209942282011-09-07T11:22:00.001-07:002011-09-07T11:22:58.678-07:00Been telling our clients this for years! Now Consumer Reports agrees; Haggle with your doctor over price. http://n.pr/q65YnwJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-68096511637784286402011-09-02T10:27:00.001-07:002011-09-02T10:27:22.375-07:00Effective 9/1 Anthem Blue Cross/Shield terminate Stanford Hospital. Details here: http://bit.ly/n2QrSHJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-54159417998528416162011-09-02T07:41:00.001-07:002011-09-02T07:41:08.250-07:00Rate reviews begin for health insurers with 10% or more rate increases for individual and small-employers. Article: http://nyti.ms/pZ0e5bJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-44787462369676970872011-09-01T12:11:00.001-07:002011-09-01T12:11:55.315-07:00September is Life Insurance awareness month. Contact us for a review. Articles & info here: http://bit.ly/ozEj3DJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-33730408475010125392011-08-29T08:10:00.001-07:002011-08-29T08:10:07.565-07:00Experts predict 165 million Americans obese by 2030. Article: http://wapo.st/nvnzeSJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-1727200558497123612011-08-25T07:47:00.001-07:002011-08-25T07:47:31.006-07:00HHS appoints first-of-its-kind advisory council on Alzheimer's. Article: http://bit.ly/pbwmofJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-6061164859053395002011-08-24T13:49:00.001-07:002011-08-24T13:49:01.631-07:00More than 50 million Americans now without health insurance. Article: http://bit.ly/npJRt7Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-23540840452182529892011-08-24T08:29:00.001-07:002011-08-24T08:29:53.982-07:00AHIP and NFIB announce joint campaign against healthcare reform law tax. Article: http://bit.ly/oQxM6TJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-42194932694552951852011-08-23T21:17:00.001-07:002011-08-23T21:17:46.554-07:00Why Financial Advisors Need Life Insurance Agents. Article: http://bit.ly/n9PTeGJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-78164776285045503242011-08-19T07:34:00.001-07:002011-08-19T07:34:46.393-07:00Employers plan to shift rising health costs to their workers. Article here: http://bit.ly/ruBDe2Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-62881295604820503632011-08-04T06:26:00.001-07:002011-08-04T06:26:20.521-07:00California High Risk Pool insurance rates going down. Article: http://lat.ms/ocmVgXJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-80750087856379718082011-08-03T07:13:00.001-07:002011-08-03T07:13:24.598-07:00Another client who's individual health insurance plan had been declined; successfully appealed yesterday!Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-73178679401785932232011-07-28T08:08:00.001-07:002011-07-28T08:08:04.243-07:00Health Insurance? http://bit.ly/833FZU - Search on Yelp in Redwood City, San Carlos, Menlo Park and Palo Alto - we show up #1 or #2 spot.Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3514088021297391975.post-23463955962071884542011-07-28T08:04:00.001-07:002011-07-28T08:04:41.176-07:00Long Term Care (CLASS act) portion of ACA may get dropped via "Gang of Six". Article: http://bo.st/n8TFQQJasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17327065788651573864noreply@blogger.com0