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This feed provides, balanced information on Health Savings Accounts as well as other aspects of Consumer Directed Healthcare (CDH). http://www.hsafinder.com/HSAs-Under-pressure http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:53:56 -0400 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:51:56 -0400 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com None of the bills (so far) outright repeal HSAs. http://hsafinder.com/How-Healthcare-Reform-May-Affect-HSAs Insurance 467F994B-687D-45DD-9868-138C4CC18090 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:51:56 -0400 HealthHarbor, an online consumer healthcare resource, has announced a redesigned and expanded Web site with several new interactive health-consumer tools. http://hsafinder.com/HealthHarbor-Consumer-Centered-Web Products/Services B5352C3B-778E-4C89-A750-73691FC93E0F Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:51:13 -0400 For a family member who can no longer live alone, assisted living may be an option short of entering a nursing home. http://hsafinder.com/Is-Assisted-Living-Right Products/Services A723FBA6-7DCB-4DBE-8F35-F1F91E2E5A08 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:50:28 -0400 Amid a cascade of complex proposals for digitizing medical records, a little leather-bound book offers a simple way to improve communication with healthcare providers. http://hsafinder.com/Improvement-in-Medical-Record-Keeping Health and Wellness 6D1D578E-D0D0-475E-B479-5028AD9990C2 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:35:02 -0400 Preliminary results from reporting banks show a significant increase in Health Savings Account (HSAs) deposits as companies begin the new year. http://hsafinder.com/HSA-Savings-Accounts-Growing Insurance 51C7230E-8C4D-480D-97B6-8DEC8F49B094 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:34:12 -0400 While healthcare reform seems to be receding based on the latest events in Massachusetts and elsewhere, uncertainty is still the name of the game when it comes to choosing a healthcare policy in 2010. http://hsafinder.com/Reform-Slowed-Healthcare-Purchasers-Still-Unsure Insurance 2C6834FF-24FB-454B-AC83-C23CAE6D2841 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:11:40 -0500 Preliminary results from reporting banks show a significant increase in Health Savings Account (HSAs) deposits as companies begin the new year.. http://hsafinder.com/HSA-Savings-Accounts-Growing Insurance 62BAAD51-DF9C-4FF3-944B-F48FAC53D9E0 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:10:37 -0500 Amid a cascade of complex proposals for digitizing medical records, a little leather-bound book offers a simple way to improve communication with healthcare providers. http://hsafinder.com/Improvement-in-Medical-Record-Keeping Products/Services D6F5A98A-8015-464D-982E-F3939B69D936 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:09:32 -0500 For a family member who can no longer live alone, assisted living may be an option short of entering a nursing home. http://hsafinder.com/Is-Assisted-Living-Right Products/Services E0FAE835-DE42-4EFC-B7A6-67B1F908828B Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:07:35 -0500 It has been rough out there for small business, but of marketing's most knowledgeable and effective gurus, Stan Rapp, predicts that profitability this year will be driven by harnessing the Internet and cellphone communication, federal assistance, daring to be different and more. http://2sbdigest.com/Stan-Rapp's-Success-Predictions 70336420-731C-4DC3-B0EC-008394F591B7 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:06:52 -0500 Two-thirds of small and medium-size companies say they plan to hire new employees this year, an HR survey shows. http://2sbdigest.com/Small-Businesses-to-Increase-Hiring Staffing 71539C71-911F-4FC9-B1B9-13AF06502037 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:05:58 -0500 A growing group of small businesses are marketing to their clients and customers the old-fashioned way - direct-mail and other print promotions.These companies are finding that direct mail, calendars, postcards, product inserts and other print promotional concepts are still viable as a way to reach and more importantly sell customers. http://2sbdigest.com/Direct-Mail-Grows-as-Sales-Booster Marketing 55A69853-62D9-48E9-801C-837F4B29A39E Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:04:43 -0500 Many readers have asked for an update on what is happening to Health Savings Accounts as the healthcare reform measures pass through the House and Senate. http://www.hsafinder.com/How-Healthcare-Reform-May-Affect-HSAs Insurance EF6C479F-E710-4D0E-8962-5963B646543C Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:07:50 -0500 HealthHarbor, an online consumer healthcare resource, has announced a redesigned and expanded Web site with several new interactive health-consumer tools as well as improved and increased content. http://www.hsafinder.com/HealthHarbor-Consumer-Centered-Web Products/Services 05A248A2-D2D9-4337-8B1B-EA1DEA790C6F Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:06:17 -0500 For a family member who can no longer live alone, assisted living may be an option short of entering a nursing home. http://www.hsafinder.com/Is-Assisted-Living-Right Products/Services 0B567F36-EFA6-4EEB-B87D-031F5BEBAE29 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:04:57 -0500 Amid a cascade of complex proposals for digitizing medical records, a little leather-bound book offers a simple way to improve communication with healthcare providers. http://www.hsafinder.com/Improvement-in-Medical-Record-Keeping Health and Wellness 0494C10F-FB8D-4400-A976-51BADB93ED14 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:58:49 -0500 For the first time, a credible analysis group has measured the impact of Health Savings Accounts on users and rates. http://www.hsafinder.com/Analysis-Shows-HSA-Bebefits Insurance 351D5A2D-88D6-4E9E-8381-C9530E2F2778 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:39:29 -0400 As they continue to grow, Health Savings Accounts face considerable challenges from President Obama's proposed healthcare initiatives.Projections estimate that by the end of January 2010, more than 7.8 million accounts will be opened, covering 15 million Americans. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Growth-Challenged Government C96FABC8-0295-4A25-A197-4F3F611D920A Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:37:37 -0400 In an ominous portend of the future, the Senate Finance Committee is looking at significant changes in healthcare practices for all three major Consumer Directed Healthcare (CDH) offerings. http://www.hsafinder.com/Senate-HSA-Thoughts Government 135F3454-60C1-436C-A84C-711D510DA356 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:56:54 -0400 The maximum contribution that can be made to an HSA in 2010 for employees with single coverage will be $3,050, up from $3,000 in 2009, according to the US Treasury. http://www.hsafinder.com/2010-HSA-Limits Government 7CEC4820-235E-4509-9212-EDF442C1A173 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:19:22 -0400 Diabetics increasingly risk life and limb by cutting back on, or even going without, doctor visits, insulin, medicines and blood-sugar testing as they lose income and health insurance in the recession. http://www.hsafinder.com/Diabetics-and-the-Recession Health and Wellness F96F0CA7-3041-49BA-9D8A-6A6DC0384E5C Wed, 20 May 2009 12:17:22 -0400 Under a recently implemented federal law, almost all foods, including fresh meats and produce, are required to have labels identifying their country of origin. http://www.hsafinder.com/Where-Food-Is-From 3B818869-E656-4126-BC18-F390AD855597 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:13:13 -0400 Someone who usually has normal blood pressure goes the doctor and the person's blood pressure zooms. This phenomenon is known as "white-coat hypertension" (WCH for short), and the presumed cause is an adrenalin discharge in the presence of an authority figure in a long, white coat. http://www.hsafinder.com/White-Coat-Hypertension Health and Wellness C912F8AA-3616-4BB3-81B3-C673D34D6F84 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:08:58 -0400 With healthcare costs continuing to grow, some employers are showing a return on investment in wellness programming, particularly employers that offer an annual health-risk assessment and counseling. http://www.hsafinder.com/Wellness-ROI Employers CCEC3DAA-735E-4146-8656-CD55A5F1C8A8 Wed, 20 May 2009 09:29:02 -0400 Employers expect to hire 22% fewer new college graduates from the class of 2009 than from the class of 2008, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. That has prompted eHealthInsurance-an online service to compare, price and buy health insurance-to offer eight tips for college graduates who have yet to secure full-time employment and are in need of affordable health insurance. http://www.hsafinder.com/Health-Insurance-Tips Insurance 46CC4E69-ED7C-489F-84EE-FC461BBEE52C Wed, 20 May 2009 09:27:25 -0400 In an ominous portent of the future, the Senate Finance Committee is looking at significant changes in healthcare practices for all three major Consumer Directed Healthcare (CDH) offerings. http://www.hsafinder.com/Senate-HSA-Thoughts Government EA327401-8C1D-403E-9A7C-F3DB4612296E Wed, 20 May 2009 09:23:11 -0400 In the first days of Prsident Obama's administration, it has become clear to insiders that Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are under some pressure. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSAs-Under-pressure Government 737387E7-4A6D-4A9E-B35E-C3B8DF18DD0E Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:11:27 -0500 Almost half of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) users surveyed said they ha made an error in their purchase of eligible healthcare services. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Users-Ineligible-charges Insurance F2BE95AB-DC4E-4CCF-912F-8EBB04D34442 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:10:28 -0500 Health Savings Accounts generated significant growth during 2008 while adding large numbers of new covered lives in January 2009. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSAs-Growth-In-2008 Employers 6EDBCE3B-5717-47D2-AA94-CDEB0E96E2D5 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:09:45 -0500 Newly laid off workers with or without COBRA coverage are opting for Health Savings Account (HSA) insurance policies. http://www.hsafinder.com/Laid-Off-Workers-Opt-For-HSAs Employers E78FA8B9-4790-4B72-8310-74B3DDCB920D Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:08:30 -0500 1000+ respondents say focus on bank deposits helps alleviate impact of market meltdown, unlike other retirement accounts http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Retirement-Plans-Hit-Less E493857D-7454-4D15-B740-9A070F7F8687 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 23:58:43 -0500 HSAs seen as viable alternative as efforts being made to keep employee healthcare benefits intact. http://www.hsafinder.com/Small-Business-Healthcare 0057EE15-5BBC-4033-9A8B-FB358E01B434 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 23:57:21 -0500 Possibility of small firms gaining right to combine to purchase healthcare insurance grows, as does popularity of HSAs. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSAs-Under-pressure 0368632C-EF15-4EA4-A867-869E66F58A94 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 23:51:58 -0500 Employee contributions to company-sponsored healthcare programs have increased more than 300% since 1999. http://www.hsafinder.com/Kaiser-Foundation-Studies Insurance 5285DE42-8218-466D-A25E-0B6CED482C60 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:12:40 -0400 Health Savings Account (HSA) users differ from the general population in their views of the Presidential race, according to a survey of 4,930 completed in late September. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Users-Differ-From-General-Electorate Government 1C8779E5-9262-415B-B434-9317FEF049F0 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:09:56 -0400 In line with reports from other account custodians, J.P. Morgan reported its Health Savings Account (HSA) business has grown by 60 percent in account volume over the last year. The HSA user totals being reported to Information Strategies, Inc., from other custodians and insurance providers to this newsletter's parent, indicate that the total of custodial accounts held by the nation's financial institutions will double by the end of January 2009 versus January 2008. http://www.hsafinder.com/JPMorgan-Reports-Growth Insurance 6845DB24-4BEB-4EA8-8C02-B20446D5382C Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:51:30 -0400 For the first time, a study has revealed patterns of research and purchasing of Health Savings Account (HSA) insurance and custodial accounts. In the latest round of research by Information Strategies, Inc., (ISI), a study of 1,700 purchasers and more than 34,000 searches over a 12-month period indicated greater activity on certain days of the week. http://www.hsafinder.com/Healthcare-Insurance-Purchasing-Patterns Insurance 1104C297-C499-4779-BEEC-A0225E37BBFB Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:50:36 -0400 UnitedHealthcare is curently rolling out its Vital Measures program in select markets across the country. http://hsafinder.com/Wellness-Linked-To-Healthcare-Insurance B68F0FF4-E5D9-4947-8249-4016C7ED426D Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:26:17 -0400 A new website, WhereToFindCare.com, has launched in response to growing concerns about health care quality and satisfaction in the U.S. http://hsafinder.com/lack-quality-consumer-websites C826EB8A-F12B-49E1-9EB9-BEBFFE01890F Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:25:58 -0400 The number of people without health insurance coverage declined from 47 million (15.8 percent) in 2006 to 45.7 million (15.3 percent) in 2007. http://hsafinder.com/Unisured-Coverage-Reduced EC3C8BF6-178C-4EB9-89B2-150F17C6F193 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:24:35 -0400 With many prior sources of retirement funding becoming less secure, individuals are turning to new types of retirement savings as a safety blanket. One source of funding growing in popularity is Health Savings Accounts. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSAs-Growing-As-Retirement-Tools Individuals 6874CB61-F4F1-483F-BF15-8365FB870D3E Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:14:02 -0400 Some of the biggest names in the consumer credit business, including GE Money, Citigroup, and Chase, are pushing risky credit for financing medical procedures, according to the latest issue of Consumer Reports, which describes the new lending practices as akin to subprime mortgages. http://www.hsafinder.com/Patients-Overdose-On-Debt Products/Services 2A8E0946-1D58-4A48-B286-C41624FE3C78 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:13:16 -0400 A detailed study of healthcare premium costs for employers indicates that they have risen 88% since the turn-of-the-century. Information Strategies, Inc.’s (ISI) staff has analyzed data from a variety of sources and developed a composite picture of healthcare premium costs in this decade. http://www.hsafinder.com/Employer-Healthcare-Premiums-Up Employers A0337503-2EF3-49B9-9CC6-E8F558B215EC Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:12:44 -0400 CVS/pharmacy is aiming to make it easier for shoppers enrolled in health savings account (HSA)-eligible insurance plans and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to save money and track eligible health purchases as part of its ExtraCare rewards program. http://www.hsafinder.com/CVS-Helps-Monitor-Payments Products/Services D580477F-3E38-44A2-9BD4-AB5FEC2267FE Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:11:42 -0400 Firms with a consumer orientation in health benefits appear to be benefiting from reduced utilization, according to a new survey. The results mirror past studies done by Information Strategies, Inc. (ISI), this newsletter's parent. http://www.hsafinder.com/CDH-Users-Reduce-Healthcare-Benefit-Cost Employers ADF8F3F7-37BC-47AC-AA2A-A72110F087F1 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:11:09 -0400 Another sign of the continuing need for communications, particularly amongst providers of Consumer Directed Healthcare and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is shown in the latest J.D. Powers surveys. http://www.hsafinder.com/Communications-Key-To-Renewals Employers BCFCD7B4-6775-40E6-B5C3-20279283E482 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:10:46 -0400 As the number of Health Savings Account (HSAs) increases, the role of smaller businesses in its expansion continue. While numbers shown in a major study indicate larger corporations are embracing HSAs, smaller firms are still leading the charge. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Numbers-Continue-To-Soar Employers F25DD9B7-D6FA-4A6A-83D2-8E44EC3A5C05 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:10:10 -0400 Georgia has adopted a new tax policy in a further sign of the growing use of HSAs as a means of helping small employers provide healthcare insurance benefits. http://www.hsafinder.com/Georgia-HSA-Tax-Incentives Government A83A0649-7CD9-4DD1-A6CB-06790593EC1C Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:09:44 -0400 The April 1 report by GAO supports data from Information Strategies, Inc.'s (ISI) ongoing research as well as other industry publications in that they show a huge increase in HSA accounts and covered lives over the past three years. http://www.hsafinder.com/GAO-Report-On-HSAs Insurance 0CE74BB1-3BE8-4983-9783-B8F17FB5A476 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:08:52 -0400 Responding to requests for clarification of employer contribution issues, the Internal Revenue Service has issued its final regulations on this important Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) issue. http://www.hsafinder.com/IRS-Clarifies-HSA-Employer-Contributions Government EC399BC2-0DDE-451E-887F-326A1A597000 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:08:27 -0400 In the final year of President Bush's term, the Administration continues to raise the HSA limits and contributions. The maximum contributions that can be made to health savings accounts will increase next year, the Internal Revenue Service said. http://www.hsafinder.com/2009-HSA-Contributions-Deductibles Government A5D0C962-AF14-41EC-BA05-20C0928806C0 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:07:58 -0400 While advice on how to accomplish the lifestyle change of a new fitness or physical activity regime is widespread, little of it is targeted to adults ages 50-plus. http://www.hsafinder.com/Tips-for-Older-Adults-to-Become-More-Active Individuals E23A67FB-A94B-40D6-9AF7-C90762FD7086 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:07:20 -0400 The National Eye Institute and EyeCare America both believe that protecting vision should be a matter attended to all year long. This year the two national non-profit organizations are working together on a campaign designed to educate and inform parents on the best way to tend to the precious sight of their children. http://www.hsafinder.com/Free-Children's-Eye-Health-Information Individuals B1E54D2C-0661-46B2-B729-EA2DA49AD315 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:06:47 -0400 Employers, Employees need to look at personal health regimes to ward off costly healthcare costs. Employers should be looking at wellness programs to reduce costs, improve staff health, morale. http://www.hsafinder.com/Wellness-White-Paper-Available Employers 938327F3-F778-4B9E-A921-2521DA7025E4 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:06:12 -0400 While the House of Representatives was passing a bill that could slow down adoption of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), a man blamed by one Republican congressman for providing House Democrats with the justification defended himself and his company to his peers. http://www.hsafinder.com/Dramatic-Events-On-Tax-Day-Show-Strength-Vulnerability-HSAs Government C798B339-E772-4CD1-93DF-7CB7EA7E6DE2 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:05:44 -0400 Employees will be paying more than 50% of their company provided healthcare benefits by 2012, according to a leading industry pundit. Speaking to an invitation only audience of senior banking and insurance executives, JoAnn M. Laing, President & CEO of Information Strategies, Inc. offered released her annual outlook. http://www.hsafinder.com/Pundit-Offers-Healthcare-Predictions Employers 6C8D2DC6-2C80-4DBB-AB98-E8C23CD5E88F Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:05:10 -0400 Many individuals are now using health savings accounts (HSAs) as a way to supplement their traditional retirement accounts, such as 401ks. An HSA allows users to pay for health related expenses, such as office visit copays, deductibles, and medication. Users can also use the accounts to save for future medical expenses, premiums for health insurance, or even Medicare premiums. http://www.hsafinder.com/Using-an-HSA-for-Retirement Individuals 76F55C29-71E7-4045-9A64-527F7340C2C7 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:04:40 -0400 One of the biggest concerns people often have about switching to a health savings account (HSA) is being able to cover the high deductible before the insurance plan starts paying for expenses. However, there are ways that people can fund their savings in order to handle that deductible. http://www.hsafinder.com/Building-an-HSA-Balance Individuals ADD2E91F-E123-40BC-B8EC-984820392F3B Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:04:15 -0400 When it comes to getting health information, a growing number of consumers are turning to the Internet to connect with others. A study of usage trends by iMedix, the community-powered health search engine, has revealed that 85 percent of active iMedix members use the site to chat and send private messages to others interested in similar health topics. http://www.hsafinder.com/Taboo-Health-Topics-Are-Popular-on-the-Web Individuals DAC457B9-6E21-4C9A-9020-EC54196AD47E Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:03:32 -0400 When thinking about starting or using a Health Savings Account (HSA), there are several important things to remember and consider. The following advice will help you stay organized and gain the best use from your HSA. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Users-Important-Things-to-Remember Individuals 7DA84429-2F64-49C3-9C45-D0D135E03753 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:02:43 -0400 The Treasury Department is on target to release further HSA regulatory guidance as outlined in their business plan. http://www.hsafinder.com/Treasury-To-Post-New-HSA-Regulations Government 1E825E1F-FC5C-40BA-AB18-2EC445DFB182 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:00:51 -0400 Enrollment in Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHPs) continues to grow, spurring employers to offer more health care information tools to employees in order to leverage the true value of these products. http://www.hsafinder.com/cdh-plans-gaining Employers 1AAEAF46-C204-47B2-B383-58B684E31543 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:00:12 -0400 Traditionally, employer-provided prescription drug coverage focused on just that -- prescription drugs. But as many common prescription drugs, most recently Zyrtec®, become available over the counter without a prescription, employers are increasingly interested in the cost savings associated with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. http://www.hsafinder.com/New-Drug-Category-Offers-Cost-Savings Employers F2BF7997-468F-4BE4-AA01-3CC0E465D984 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:59:10 -0400 The Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) has released two announcements about a study it recently completed on retirement offerings that demonstrates this process once again. http://www.hsafinder.com/Report-Shows-Conflicted-Analysis Employers 957EC70C-8CE8-481B-B8B4-36831E4CBD90 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:58:30 -0400 With the changing face of healthcare benefits increasing the need to communicate with employees more effectively, many companies are beefing up their efforts in this area. At the same time, they are reducing the help given to older employees nearing retirement. http://www.hsafinder.com/Companies-Turning-Employee-Communication-Programs Employers 4F21AD2B-986D-4868-AA22-C954B91C6200 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:57:43 -0400 Whether the glass is half full or half empty is the question facing stakeholders in the Health Savings Accounts (HSA) sector. Depending on where they sit, participants and pundits have differing views on the growth and strength of HSAs. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Growth-A-Patchwork Insurance FD1658D4-5819-4C53-812F-A2B7610DB69C Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:52:31 -0400 The latest survey published by a leading information group reports client demand are pushing bankers to offer custodial accounts as insurers adopt better HSA offerings. The findings reflect research by this publication's parent, customer demand is pushing the growth of Health Savings Accounts. http://www.hsafinder.com/Customer-Demand-Pushing-HSAs Account Custodians 8CC2BB0D-0148-45BA-9B41-9D64A067A50C Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:51:36 -0400 In surpassing $500 million in HSA deposits, HSA Bank®, also indicated that average balances past the $2,500 mark. The bank, a pioneer in the HSA sector, reflected the growth pattern indicated in surveys by Information Strategies, Inc. (ISI) that predicted average balances for institutions would grow to this level in the third and fourth years of their marketing efforts. http://www.hsafinder.com/HSA-Bank-Hits-Milestone Account Custodians 28D3D7D0-6AF6-4220-AC19-CCCBC9A3F927 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:50:34 -0400 Millions of Americans will start using their Health Savings Accounts begining this January. For many of these individuals and their families, this will usher in a brave new world where they face unexpected challenges and at the same time find they are in greater control of their healthcare both in terms of finance and delivery of services. http://www.hsafinder.com/An-Avalanche-Of-HSAs-Expected Individuals 0644B8BA-DE69-4A65-9D86-CE33E4557F62 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:49:39 -0400 With the new year, healthcare stakeholders face a plethora of challenges. Predictions of what will happen are beginning to come in and are worth noting for planning purposes. http://www.hsafinder.com/2008-Healthcare-Predictions Insurance A91DA3C8-0846-46FC-ADDD-35BDA9759DB3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:48:48 -0400 As millions of Americans resolve to be healthier in the new year, a new survey suggests consumers should add "understand my insurance" to the list of health-oriented goals for 2008. http://www.hsafinder.com/Americans-Need-Help-Understanding-Healthcare-Insurance Individuals 187A2896-FAE3-4A35-97A8-3074E4989CA8 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:47:24 -0400 Wise executives recognize that while employees are most definitely human beings, they also are machines of production that require maintenance. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, preventable illnesses and medical conditions comprise approximately 90% of United States $1.4 trillion medical care costs. http://www.hsafinder.com/Success_in_Wellness_Programs Employers AABDADB2-9125-4D83-86A4-40786F3116C6 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:46:59 -0400 Individuals and families can make better decisions about their health care spending if they compare prices for routine health care services. A new website, www.outofpocket.com allows this to happen for a number of the most performed services. http://www.hsafinder.com/Healthcare-Procedures-Comparison-Data Individuals ABFB5587-10D1-46BB-A4C3-DF79FCE7B394 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:45:28 -0400 When it comes to health plans that penalize unhealthy workers, the Department of Labor has drawn a line in the sand. http://www.hsafinder.com/Wellness-Plans-May-Hit-Snags Government 9378A53C-B4B7-44C4-8AFD-FC746D1475C8 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:22:40 -0400