Editor’s Picks February 4, 2008
First Horizon Msaver Named Winner of Best Consumer-Directed Health Care Card Program
First Horizon Msaver has been named by Paybefore Awards 2008 Winner of Best CDHC Card Program for its Health Savings Account (HSA) program. The Best of Category winner will be announced during the Annual Industry Awards Dinner at the Prepaid Card expo on March 4, 2008.
Last year, Msaver picked up two awards at the industry awards dinner. One was for Most Innovative CDCH Bank and a second award went to Msaver President, E. Craig Keohan, recognizing his industry leadership.
Health Plans Want you to Take Control
Miamiherald.com - Jan 27, 2008
Many businesses have determined that to compete in a global economy, they must keep a lid on healthcare costs — currently rising at twice the rate of inflation. Hoping to reduce their benefit costs, businesses are offering plans that give employees more control over prevention, treatment — and costs. (Read More)
Health Groups Weigh In On Reform Efforts
National Underwriter - Jan 30, 2008
Agent associations are welcoming the attention President Bush gave to health insurance Monday during his State of the Union address.
Bush called during the speech for expanding the health savings account program, giving individuals who buy their own health insurance the same tax breaks that employers get, giving the information they need to make better health care purchasing decisions, setting up an association health plan program, and curbing medical malpractice suits. (Read More)
NBGH Supports Individual Health Insurance Mandate
Business Insurance - Jan 30, 2008
The National Business Group on Health, a consortium of around 300 of the nation’s largest employers, has come out in support of legislation that would require individuals to buy health insurance coverage for themselves and their dependent children. (Read More)