Above the Fold |
March 14, 2012 |
US job openings fell in January |
By Christopher S. Rugaber |
The number of U.S. jobs openings fell in January from a three-and-a-half year high. The modest decline suggests hiring could continue at its healthy pace but may not accelerate…Read more |
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Today's News |
Interest in health insurance exchanges grows |
By Kathryn Mayer |
More people looking to buy health insurance say they would shop for coverage through a health insurance exchange if they had the opportunity, according to a J.D. Power and Associates health plan study released Tuesday…Read more |
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Express Scripts, Medco Health shares jump |
By The Associated Press |
Shares of pharmacy benefits mangers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc. both rose higher than the broader market Tuesday morning, a day after the companies said they now expect their combination to close early in the second quarter…Read more |
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The Pulse |
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Not as simple as 'paying or playing' |
By Jenny Ivy |
Benefits design changes are happening whether or not health reform and insurance exchanges will be around. One way or another, employers will have to confront compliance demands in addition to already surging health care costs…Read more |
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Overheard on BenefitsPro |
But allowing young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26 has added nearly 2.5 million people to the coverage rolls, at no cost to taxpayers. At no cost only in Obama world can we add 2.5 million people to the coverage at "no cost".
-- Mike, Health reform law remains a marathon
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