Health Benefits Regional and National News to Know

December 2008

More Choose Gift That Truly Keeps Giving

Self-insurance: "An Alternative Financial Arrangement"

Upstate health-insurance costs to rise 8 percent

November 2008

More employers shift costs to workers

Hospital finances in emergency room

Survey says employers expect 8 percent rise in 2009 health-benefit costs

Insurers push mandate in health care overhaul

Mercer survey says PPO deductible doubled in 2008

Primary care doctors in short supply

Create a wellness plan for your workers

Health care costs rising, but there are ways to control your expenses

October 2008

Employers await '09 health-care rates

Survey: Employers predict 12% hike in premiums

Gift cards and money may help employees improve health

Study: Small employers less happy with health plans

McCain v. Obama: A Tale of Two Different Health Plans

Poll: Workers worry about jobs and health insurance payments

September 2008

Survey: Economy takes toll on small businesses

Health care costs to rise 6-7%

Employers, insurers test ways to hold back rising health costs

Health Care: As the health care debate rages on, here's a look at what we have now

Health insurers warn brokers, employers against creative, money-saving programs

Health benefit cost growth predicted to ease slightly in 2009 as employers shift cost

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