CARES Act Part VII: Implications for Health Care Patients & Providers

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act will hopefully provide quick relief to the U.S. economy, but how does it affect healthcare, specifically? What are the implications for healthcare providers and recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic?  The recently passed act has added support for providers and patients, even if most provisions are temporary. […]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Health Savings Accounts

If you have a high deductible health plan you can qualify for a Health Savings Account (HSA).  Your employer can fund it with pre-tax dollars, or if you contribute to one on your own, your contributions are tax deductible. Moreover, those contributions grow tax-deferred within the HSA and can later be withdrawn tax-free to pay […]

Liability Insurance: Are You Covered?

Having spent several years in the insurance industry where I saw my fair share of claim situations, I still get a chuckle out of all the commercials out there. Whether it’s the Farmers Insurance “We are Farmers” commercials, which include a moose destroying a motor-home as it tries to untangle its antlers from a swing; […]