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Highmark Update for the week of March 11, 2019

This week's Highmark Update features the following topics: Highmark and Geisinger Announce Clinical Joint Venture, Introducing Optum Pre-Payment Claims Solution, Register to Attend a Free, CE Class and Earn 2 CE Credits. Read more.

Capital BlueCross | Connect with Capital, March 2019, Volume 2

Employee Assistance Program Vendor Will Reach Out to Small Groups in April | Reminder: Salesforce Is Best in Chrome | Medicare Member Annual Well Visit Outreach | Business Associate Agreement Required for ASO Employer Groups | Riddle Me This. Read more.

UPMC Health Plan's New Premium and ASO Fee Payment System Has Launched

UPMC Health Plan is pleased to announce that its updated employer group payment system for medical, dental, vision, and stop loss premiums and ASO fees has launched. Read more.

UPMC Health Plan Spring Producer Kickoff Meetings

You are invited to attend the UPMC Health Plan Spring Producer kickoff meetings. Come and hear from the UPMC Health Plan team. Learn more.

10 Commandments for Newbie Agents and Advisors

People new to the business often feel like they are drinking from a fire hose. Read more.

UnitedHealth Pivots Before Trump Forces the Issue

The health-care policy environment is shifting in a dangerous way for insurance giants. Read more.

Proposed OT Rule Calls for Fresh Look at Worker Classification

Now that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule affecting overtime eligibility—a rule that is more likely to be implemented than the department’s previous attempt—it’s time for employers to begin studying how they classify their employees so they’ll know whether pay raises or classification changes will be in order when a final version of the new rule goes into effect. Read more.

NHS let me down, says health manager with cancer

Lisa Pammen has spent most of her working life in the NHS - first as a paramedic and then as a manager of a group of GP practices. Read more.

Health insurer’s stock plummets after Congressional investigation into short-term plans

Shares of a company selling short-term health insurance plans took a hit Wednesday after Congress members announced they were looking into the practice. Read more.

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Aries Health Care Reform Webinar

Since the passage of the ACA Law in 2010, there have been many changes within the law and more changes to come. It’s important to stay informed so you can better serve your clients in the group health and under 65 individual & family markets. The monthly Health Care Reform Webinars are your resource to stay close to the law, ask questions that may be important to your livelihood, and stay informed for your clients. Join us the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 to learn more and get your questions answered. Register now.

Highmark Update for the week of March 4, 2019

This week's Highmark Update features the following topics: Individual Market Update: Learn About Changes to the CHIP Program, Small Group Update: Introducing New PA Sales Executives, Highmark Well360 Online Training Now Available, Register to Attend a Free, CE Class and Earn 2 CE Credits. Learn more.

URL's 2020 President's Club

Check your rank! Starting April 1st you can check your first quarter rankings to see if you’re on track to join us at Hotel Bennett in charming and historic Charleston, SC. Learn more.