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May 2, 2025 - Three decades ago the Health Care Reform Act was adopted to create new efficiencies at hospitals, but it has evolved (or devolved?) into basically a multi-billion dollar tax that funds the status quo in health care. We consider removing this tax and changing how health care is funded with John O'Malley, of CWA Local 1180, and Richard Winston, a lobbyist with State & Broadway.
The Chuckleheads (Eric Rubenstein, MSCJ, CFE Jordan Johnson, MSHA, iMPaCT and I) are back with our Chucktacular Pre-Thanksgiving Special! Topics of Discussion Include: 1. Required Compliance Programs for Physicians Participating in Medicare and Medicaid... As mandated under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the "Healthcare Reform Act" or the "Act"). 2. No Surprises Bill Act - January 2022 is just around the corner... we will prepare you for what you need to know! 3. Oh Canada... The handling of the PHE there vs. in The United States of America...
So much has changed in the health insurance industry in the last couple of years. In this episode, Travis Gensler from Beacon Point is back to give us tips that could save your business money. Whether you have five employees or more, with the right information, you might find a better deal than what you currently have for you and your employees. Travis has over 10 years' experience in the industry. Beacon Point is an insurance firm located in Independence, Missouri, just outside of Kansas City. Find out more about how to start your own business Health Insurance - Key points The Health Care Reform Act has changed the rules on how health insurance is treated. The number of employees on your payroll should influence which insurance plan you select. The benefit of partially self-insured group health plans. You should review your healthcare plan every year because of regulatory changes. A business's location might affect the cost of premiums. Reduce your annual premiums by getting a health savings account plan (HSA). Work with your insurance broker to find an option that is the best fit for both the employee and the company. There are things outside regular health insurance that you can pay for out of your HSA. People that are willing to plan and look long-term can make the most of savings plans. Rather than be restricted to options from one company, work with an independent agent or broker. Ask your agent or broker what technical training they have done in the recent past. Find out how you could potentially save thousands of dollars annually. Links and Contact Information Beacon Point Here are some of our featured free resources. How Can I Organize My Financials? Should I Have A Business Plan? What Steps Should I Take Towards Branding? How Can Marketing Bring In More Clients? The Start-Up Checklist What Type Of Corporation Should I Be? Things To Consider When Scaling A Business
So much has changed in the health insurance industry in the last couple of years. In this episode, Travis Gensler from Beacon Point is back to give us tips that could save your business money. Whether you have five employees or more, with the right information, you might find a better deal than what you currently have for you and your employees. Travis has over 10 years’ experience in the industry. Beacon Point is an insurance firm located in Independence, Missouri, just outside of Kansas City. Find out more about how to start your own business Health Insurance - Key points The Health Care Reform Act has changed the rules on how health insurance is treated. The number of employees on your payroll should influence which insurance plan you select. The benefit of partially self-insured group health plans. You should review your healthcare plan every year because of regulatory changes. A business’s location might affect the cost of premiums. Reduce your annual premiums by getting a health savings account plan (HSA). Work with your insurance broker to find an option that is the best fit for both the employee and the company. There are things outside regular health insurance that you can pay for out of your HSA. People that are willing to plan and look long-term can make the most of savings plans. Rather than be restricted to options from one company, work with an independent agent or broker. Ask your agent or broker what technical training they have done in the recent past. Find out how you could potentially save thousands of dollars annually. Links and Contact Information Beacon Point Here are some of our featured free resources. How Can I Organize My Financials? Should I Have A Business Plan? What Steps Should I Take Towards Branding? How Can Marketing Bring In More Clients? The Start-Up Checklist What Type Of Corporation Should I Be? Things To Consider When Scaling A Business
This show was delayed from 10-31-14. Cincinnati Business Talk highlights the positive side of Cincinnati area businesses. We will be talking to CEOs who have won awards, innovated with new products and services. Today's guest is Tom Quigley, President of Claimlinx. Tom will share his perspectives and insights on current HOT business issues in the area of How to Take Advantage of the Healthcare Reform Act. Tom has over 24 years experience in the insurance industry as both an insurance agent and a consultant. Previously Tom owned his own insurance agency for 15 years focusing on complete solutions for business owners. Tom is is an advocate for the business owner and his main focus is on saving employers money. He, along with Christy and Ed Lyon, developed ClaimLinx solutions that have saved businesses millions on their health insurance. He graduated from Central Michigan University with a background in business and resides in Loveland, Ohio with his wife Christy and their animals, Lady and Fenway. The show streams live on Friday December 5th at 4 PM. Listen to this link: http://tobtr.com/s/6964985 You can listen to the show on Apple iTunes as a Podcast. You can add the podcast at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cincy-Business-talk.rss You can add Cincy-Business-Talk as an RSS feed to your Outlook email program. The exact feed http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Cincy-Business-talk.rss
Seven significant new income tax law changes went into effect at the beginning of the year as a result of two pieces of legislation: The 2010 Health Care Reform Act and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Although the new laws are primarily designed to increase taxes for those with higher levels of income, […] The post Have you planned for these 7 tax law changes? appeared first on Retirement Income Center.
Seven significant new income tax law changes went into effect at the beginning of the year as a result of two pieces of legislation: The 2010 Health Care Reform Act and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Although the new laws are primarily designed to increase taxes for those with higher levels of income, […]
This week the Supreme Court heard arguments concerning the constitutionality of the individual mandate. Although we will not know until June what the Court's final decision, Dan Bimrose discusses the merits of the Health Care Reform Act and the individual mandate. He will also delve into the impact of any decision on the November 6th election and also discuss the possible impacts of the individual mandate being thrown out on the future of America's health care. Finally Dan will offer a prediction as to the decision of the SCOTUS.
What goes on inside your health insurance company? My guest, whistleblower Wendell Potter, knows more than you may care to. Author of Deadly Spin: An Insurance Company Insider Speaks Out on How Corporate PR is Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans, left senior management at CIGNA after he was instructed to "spin" the death of a 17 year old resulting from CIGNA's refusal to cover a critically-needed liver transplant. Potter tells us how his mission as Director of Public Relations was to contribute to the strength of the health insurance industry in denying expensive treatments, and to defend CIGNA's profits to the media. Learn what goes on inside of insurance companies and how the Healthcare Reform Act has given them even more power than before. We will also discuss strategies for getting the care you need under your coverage. As always, your live calls and questions are welcome!
Even though The Health Care Reform Act was signed into law earlier this year, the debate and attempts to repeal it are ongoing. On a local and regional level, how are businesses affected by the changes in health care, and what are they doing to control costs and still provide for the health care needs of thier employees. Join our panel discussion with those answers, and contribute with your own thoughts.
Join Teena and Sec. Greenlee for a conversation about policy and support for caregivers. Hear about programs in the new Healthcare Reform Act that will support caregivers and care receivers in the future, and about resources the Obama administration and Sec. Greenlee have in place to support caregivers today.(www.eldercare.gov) … Read more about this episode...
Clif and Robin debate whats in the news this week. this week, we'll be debating the health-care reform act that Congress is currently voting on this weekend. Is it good for the country? And in the end, what would it really cost?.......... your calls are welcome at 646-721-9887
Leadership New Jersey's goal is to expand and improve the pool of the state's civic leaders. The program, founded in 1986, honors men and women who combine a successful career with leadership in serving their communities. As part of its programming, Leadership New Jersey sponsors the Forum on the Future of New Jersey, an annual conference devoted to dealing with the key issues facing New Jersey. This year, in conjunction with the Forum, Leadership New Jersey is pleased to introduce podcasts from the Forum. In this podcast, we present a panel discussion of "Who Decides How We Spend Our Money." Moderator: Paula Franzese, LNJ ‘93 Professor of Law, Seton Hall School of Law and Chair, NJ State Ethics Commission Nationally acclaimed for her teaching, Professor Franzese was appointed Chair of the State Ethics Commission by the Governor after serving on his Ethics and Policy Management Task Force. Paula's casebook, “Property Law and the Public Interest,? is recognized as one of the first to expansively explore the public interest dimensions of Property Law. Lee Carlson Publisher, NJBIZ D. Lee Carlson has spent more than thirty years in the newspaper business in Northern California, at publications such as the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Jose Mercury News, before coming to the east coast two years ago. She is the publisher of NJBIZ, the only weekly business-to-business publication in New Jersey. Richard J. Codey President, NJ State Senate The current Senate President and former Acting Governor of New Jersey, Senator Codey's career in state government has spanned more than three decades. As a Senator, he chaired the Institutions, Health, and Welfare Committee and has earned a reputation for supporting the mentally ill as well as improving healthcare through the New Jersey's Healthcare Reform Act. Hal Garwin, LNJ ‘95 President/Executive Director, Community Health Law Project Hal is a West Orange resident and graduate of Rutgers University Camden School of Law. A former Legal Services Attorney, he is currently the Chair of the Board of NJ SHARES, Vice President of the Mental Health Association in NJ, and Chair of the Board of Arts Unbound. Ralph Izzo President and COO, PSE&G Since joining PSE&G in 1992, Ralph has been elected to several senior executive positions. He also served four years as a senior policy advisor in the Office of New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean, as well as currently serving on the board of directors for the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce and the New Jersey Utilities Association. Leonard Lance Minority Leader, NJ State Senate Senator Lance was elected to the Senate and reelected in 2003, serving as Minority Leader since 2004. He was born and raised in Hunterdon County, earning a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University and a master's degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs of Princeton University. Download the podcast here (52.4 mb mono MP3 file, 57:15 duration).