Articles tagged “GDP”
AHIP says rising health costs ‘crushing’ economy, should be reform focus
02.05.2010 | By Keith L. Martin
Backing up its belief that comprehensive health care reform in Washington, D.C., should not focus solely on insurance, the trade group representing health insurers says new data on health costs is further proof of the need for more widespread change.
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As a direct result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – also known as ObamaCare – health insurance agent and broker commissions have been slashed by as much as 50%. Agencies have been forced to lay off employees, limit products and services, shift to other lines, and have seen significant drops in compensation.

