A consultant says states could use collections of health claim information to gain clout.

The marketplace now has official authority to certify producers.

But consultants find many hospitals are suffering from "reform fatigue."

Kathy Kliebert says income standard problems added $750,000 in contractor bills.

Health carriers are supposed to start complying with updated HIPAA privacy rules Monday.

Employers can also offer a choice between coverage or cash.

The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000 per year.

The proposal could set the first-year commission rate at 6.5 percent.