by Benjamin Geyerhahn | Jul 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s easy to take for granted a law passed in March 2010. But on the Affordable Care Act — the greatest overhaul to the nation’s health system, and particularly Medicaid, since 1965 — it’s worth taking a look back. Let’s start with the latest: Marketplace plan...
by Benjamin Geyerhahn | Nov 4, 2021 | Healthcare
As Thanksgiving approaches, we take stock of our gratitude. The global pandemic made me more appreciative of my many blessings. High on this list is great health insurance. Both of my children have serious and costly health conditions. My son has Type 1 Diabetes. My...
by Benjamin Geyerhahn | Apr 22, 2021 | Benefits
Medicaid Expansion is a bogeyman among conservative lawmakers. Republicans have resisted the program to a large degree across the country even though doing so resulted in the shuttering of rural hospitals across their states, and downstream damage to public health....
by Benjamin Geyerhahn | Mar 1, 2021 | Healthcare
Long-term care facilities have become ground zero for Covid-19. Not only do they house a population of patients that is among the most vulnerable to Covid-19; but the professionals who care for this population are among the most financially vulnerable. It is common...
by Benjamin Geyerhahn | Dec 15, 2020 | Business
One of the hardest parts of running a business is laying people off. This is especially hard when the reasons have nothing to do with the employee. The Covid pandemic, which has led to the shutdown of vast sections of the economy is the most recent example of this....