Based on consumer research that the most appealing health-related mobile applications help users save money and easily access their health information, Aetna plans to expand its online features.
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.