The states vs. Washington

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State legislatures are leading the way to changes in the health care system. The initiatives and plans developed to meet health care challenges, such as increasing costs and spending, vary among the 50 states, but these attempts could result in a reform plan that addresses national health care concerns. The current reform climate seems to maintain the flexibility in the nation's health care system, but it has resulted in a reduced roll of the federal government to effect change. Some of the changes initiated in some of the 50 states are discussed.

Political activity, Health care reform, State government

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Opportunities abound for insurers in tax-sheltered annuities market

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Insurers have traditionally dominated the market for 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities (TSA) plans, but they face increasing competition from mutual funds and other financial services companies. The opportunity for continued growth in the TSA market exists as about one-third of eligible participants are enrolled in TSA plans. The TSA market is expected to grow 4-5% annually.

Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Life insurance, Annuity Insurance, Forecasts and trends, Insurance industry, Salary reduction savings plans, 401K plans, Annuities

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Industry needs to view physicians as partners

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Healthcare companies need to evaluate their businesses to determine their value to a primary care physician in a business partnership. Market power, management techniques and capabilities will all determine the interest of the best physicians in a particular healthcare company. Each company should be evaluated from the physician's point of view.

Methods, Health care industry, Physician services utilization

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