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Ruminations on how public policy can impact people and business.
How Employers Can Advocate for Medicaid Expansion
When you discover a good thing, you want to share it. That impulse is natural, but the best way to do it might not be. You know Medicaid expansion...
Constructive Solutions to Worker Absenteeism
Absenteeism is a frustrating problem. But the solution isn’t to lash out; it’s to lean in. While it may sometimes be necessary to impose penalties...
The ACA Turns 12: A Look Back and Ahead on the Landmark Law
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...
Don’t Wait for WARN: Manage Risks Proactively With Medicaid
Medicaid is a cost-saving measure. But we think it deserves credit as something more: a risk management tool. We’ve been talking recently about...
5 States That Could Expand Medicaid in 2022
Although Medicaid expansion is now eight years old, a dozen states still haven’t adopted it. How likely are the holdouts to change course in 2022?...
Why Medicaid Beats Private Health Plans in Member Satisfaction
It doesn’t take an Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos to see why transitioning eligible workers from the group plan to Medicaid makes business sense. But you...
New York Dropped Its Mask Mandate. Should We All?
Over the past couple months, several states — including ours, New York — announced rollbacks of their indoor mask mandates, and other Covid...
Brokers: Make Your Clients’ Turnover Problems Your Problem
The benefits you’re probably overlooking are the ones your clients need most now. Here’s what you need: a way to give your clients an affordable way to take care of high-turnover workers and address their staffing challenges.
You Can Help Every Worker Feel Thankful for Good Healthcare Insurance
My children have special medical needs, just like many of your workers. My experience inspired me to start a company that could increase Medicaid enrollment. and help companies ensure that every worker could be grateful for good health insurance. Here’s why this matters to you.