It starts off just like any other telemarketer phone call: “We are sending out new Medicare cards and have just a couple simple questions for you.  Can you confirm you name, address, and phone number.” You easily reply “yes, that is correct.” The telemarketer starts listing off numbers and asks “please confirm that is your bank» Read Full Article

A recent survey of insurers estimates that pemiums will almost triple for a 27 year-old man in 2014 as a result of the federal health reform law.  Those in the health insurance industry would like to see those restrictions loosened making insurance more affordable for younger adults. The facts: it costs six times as much to» Read Full Article

When shopping for health insurance, businesses receive more advantages.  Companies typically purchase insurance for an entire group thus giving more room for negotiating to keep costs down.  This is a direct correlation as to why 63% of Americans were satisfied with coverage provided by their employer – it is affordable. Today, the money an employer» Read Full Article

Safely caring for others is a full-time commitment.  R&R Insurance Services always recognizes the expertise and commitment of our health care customers and their employees, especially during Patient Safety Awareness Week – March 3-9, 2013. Here are some ways to promote patient safety in your organization: Patient Safety Get Involved: available from Department of Veterans Affairs Medication Errors» Read Full Article

I found a great article about disaster planning for physician practices, and an even better comment at the bottom of the article I felt worth sharing. It’s from Bear Rock Electric located in Maryland. They sum up some concerns that practice managers should think about in a nice, concise way. I am also including a link to» Read Full Article

Interesting poll results from a recent MD News.com physician poll. Q: Would knowing the cost of a diagnostic test to the insurance company and the patient affect your opinion about the need for the test? 40 % Yes. I would try to select the least expensive testing available without compromising patient care. 33 % Maybe. I» Read Full Article

President Barack Obama has been re-elected for a second term in office. Obama’s re-election, along with last summer’s Supreme Court decision upholding the health care reform law, cements the Democratic Party’s dedication to the legislation. What do employers have to do next? With the landscape of employer-provided health care potentially changing over the next few» Read Full Article

The State of Wisconsin estimates it could save $12 billion dollars if residents “slim down”. With National Health Expenditures continuing to rise, employers profits are being consumed by healthcare costs.  Some estimates are as high as 58% after taxes!  Today, nearly half of all workers compensation claims include loss time or disability rating. In particular,» Read Full Article

Most of us would think that a NASA Astronaut would make enough earnings to buy most anything they would want.  Not the case for Neil Armstrong.  Prior to the departure of Apollo 11, Armstrong wanted to purchase Life Insurance to have his family financially protected should something go wrong with the mission.  In 1969 an» Read Full Article

The Joint Commission (not-for-profit organization that accredits health care organizations) recently published a Sentinel Event Alert discussing healthcare worker fatigue and patient safety.  We can all think about a personal experience where fatigue has impacted one or more of our performance behaviors resulting from insufficient quality or inadequate sleep.  Research clearly documents mental overexertion can lead» Read Full Article