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State of Utah-bswift Press Release 
Jul. 28, 2009, by bswift
bswift, a national leader in employee benefits technology, has been selected by the State of Utah to provide online health plan enrollment and administration technology for the “Utah Health Exchange,” an Internet portal that is the cornerstone of Utah’s approach to health system reform.
Health-Care Reform Proposals
Oct. 16, 2009, by Wall Street Journal
A comparison of the different health reform proposals being considered by the House and Senate.
Health Insurance Exchanges: Will They Work?
Oct. 16, 2009, by Reed Abelson - New York Times
Health exchanges, which are emerging as a likely component of national health care reform, will be more successful in some markets than in others.
The Rationale for a Statewide Health Insurance Exchange
Oct. 14, 2009, by Robert E. Moffit, Ph.D.
State-level health exchanges would allow all Americans to take advantage of the tax breaks associated with employer-sponsored health coverage while increasing options and lowering costs.
Swiss Health Care Thrives Without Public Option
Oct. 09, 2009, by Nelson D. Schwartz - The New York Times
Aspects of Switzerland’s health care system could be adopted by U.S. lawmakers to develop a universal health care program without a public option.
Health reform update: public option gone but not forgotten
Oct. 05, 2009, by Kathleen Koster - Employee Benefit News
Although the public option was officially rejected by the Senate Finance Committee, it may reemerge in a different form in future health care reform proposals.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development to launch the Utah Health Exchange
Sep. 18, 2009, by PR or News Wire
The Utah Health Exchange has officially launched for the defined contribution and Individual and Family Plan (IFP) markets.
Utah Health Exchange Launches
Sep. 18, 2009, by Daily Business Exchange
An explanation of how the initial launch of the Utah Health Exchange will change the way consumers select health care.
Utah Health Exchange May Be Possible Model For Other States
Sep. 11, 2009, by Maile Tua'one/Fox News
Utah’s new health exchange program could influence federal health reform.
What Utah’s Health Reform Means to Small Business
Sep. 11, 2009, by John Tozzi/Business Week
Utah’s new health exchange program will help small businesses offset the rising costs of health care.
Real Choice? It’s Off-Limits in Health Bills
Aug. 27, 2009, by David Leonhardt
Leonhardt argues that current federal healthcare reform proposals are too conservative and exchange programs, as outlined in the Wyden-Bennett bill, offer more choices to the consumer.
Obama Is Ready To Drop “The Public Option”
Aug. 25, 2009, by John Carney/AP
Facing pressure from Republicans and American citizens, Obama is backing away from a public plan option in favor of co-ops.
Wacky workplace complaints
Aug. 21, 2009, by Lydell Bridgeford
Some of the craziest complaints fielded by HR and hiring managers.
Whole Foods ire goes aisle too far
Aug. 19, 2009, by Mary Schmich
Some shoppers are boycotting Whole Foods based upon some comments about health care made by John Mackey, Whole Foods founder and CEO.
Online Scammers Prey on the Jobless
Aug. 05, 2009, by Riva Richmond
Con artists are profiting from the economic downturn by taking advantage of unemployed job seekers.
One Way to Lower Health Costs: Pay People to Be Healthy
Jul. 13, 2009, by Knowledge@Wharton
Paying employees to adopt and maintain healthy habits helps ensure their long-term success.
Doctors look to profit from “no insurance” clinic
Jul. 10, 2009, by Reuters
A new clinic in Seattle avoids administrative costs and problems by not requiring nor accepting insurance.
Spouse as Caregiver: To Pay or Not to Pay
Jul. 10, 2009, by Lynch Ryan
Employees who are injured in the workplace often rely upon their spouses to nurse them back to health. Should those care-giving spouses be compensated for their time?
HSA, HDHP, and you
Jul. 10, 2009, by Robert Stack
This article explains the financial benefits of HSAs and HDHPs.
Dispatch from SHRM ‘09: Despite reduced benefits, workers remain loyal
Jul. 07, 2009, by Lydell Bridgeford
Not all employee benefits are being suspended, reduced, or eliminated, and employees are planning on staying with their employers even after the economy rebounds.
January 2009 Census Shows 8 Million People Covered by HSA/High-Deductible Health Plans
Jul. 07, 2009, by AHIP Center for Policy and Research
This study by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) examines the number of people covered by health savings accounts and high-deductible health plans.
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