We hear it so much, maybe sometimes we take it for granted, but its worth repeating and maybe even re-examining completely. Benefits remain one of the most important tools an employer has when it comes to attracting and retaining quality talent (second only to compensation itself).
Another week, another study about health care costs. And like almost every other economic indicator these days, there's good news and there's bad news.
For a writer, coming up with the idea is all too often the hardest part. At least its always been that way for me. After thatgood or badit just pours right out.
I wanted to tackle a more fundamental question this week. Lost in the smoke and rhetoric of Romney's candid camera appearance was his reference to health care: Are we entitled to health care?
It should come as no surprise that as consumers of health care we've come to expect instant access, hi-res imagery and a user-friendly interfaceall on the mobile device (and operating system) of our choice.
Listen, I can see already how this Mitt Romney Undercover expose will be turned into another Vast Leftwing Media Conspiracy story, but, honestly, how does someone whos been running for president for almost eight years get caught so flatfooted?
Call it a case of reality catching up to the hype: Consumer-driven health plans have leapfrogged HMOs to become the second most popular employer-provided plan design.