Two of the major trade associations in the health insurance industry are piloting a new program in New Jersey aimed at reducing time and expense for physician offices and patients.
See more: Aetna, AHIP, AmeriHealth New Jersey, BCBSA, CIGNA, Horizon Blue Cross, IT, Medical Society of New Jersey, New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, New Jersey Medical Group Management Association, OH, Partners in Care Corp., partnership, Scott Serota, technology, Tom Considine, UnitedHealthcare
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.

