Table of Contents
A Health Insurance Industry Profile and a Legislative Prognosis
The Players in the Industry
Others Who Play a Role
All Entities Providing Health Insurance
Health Insurance Companies
Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Health Insurance Company Concerns
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)
HMO Concerns
Third Party Administrators
Third Party Administrator Concerns
Employers
Employer Concerns
Insurance Agents and Brokers
Insurance Agent Concerns
A Legislative Prognosis for the 108th Congress
Accomplishments in 2002/2003 Help for the Uninsured Trade Adjustment Assistance
Trade Adjustment Assistance- High Risk Pools
What’s Ahead for the Uninsured in 2004
Medicare Reform
New Prescription Drug Benefit
Ensuring Access to Coverage
New Plan Options
Part B Deductible and Medigap
New Benefits
Drug Market Changes
Coordination with Retiree Plans
Cost Containment
Proposals to Increase Access to Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Partnerships
Medical Liability Reform
Other Areas
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