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Managed Care June 2005	Trying to Measure Interest in HSAs Though the growth in the number of consumers choosing plans that use health savings accounts (HSAs) as well as the growth in the number of insurance companies that offer such plans is impressive, the number of those electing such coverage remains relatively small.
BusinessWeek March 15, 2004 Carol Marie Cropper	Why Health Savings Accounts May Flop It's that time of year: Accountants are reminding you to make contributions to tax-favored plans such as IRAs and 401(k)s. This year brings a new option -- the Health Savings Account, approved late last year in the same bill that gave seniors prescription-drug coverage. But don't rush to sign up: You almost certainly don't qualify.
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Gleckman & Woellert	Your New Health Plan Health savings accounts, like 401(k)s, will give employees more choices -- but also a greater share of the costs
Managed Care May 2004	Treasury Dept. Issues Rules Governing HSAs New Federal guidelines say that health savings accounts may be used to cover some preventive services and prescription drugs.
Managed Care March 2004 John Carroll	Health Savings Accounts Ready To Enter the Market Federal backing aligns with market pressure to create an irresistible force. However, health plans need to be aware of some troubling issues.
The Motley Fool October 8, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Need Individual Health Insurance? The rates can be daunting, especially for families. But there's plenty of info for those looking for the best plan.
The Motley Fool September 13, 2006 Dan Caplinger	The Dark Side of HSAs The combination of tax-deductible savings, tax-free income and withdrawals, and lower insurance premiums make the health savings account provisions extremely attractive. However, HSAs aren't right for everyone.
The Motley Fool November 3, 2010 Dan Caplinger	Your Answer to Skyrocketing Health Costs Health savings accounts are worth a closer look.
The Motley Fool September 29, 2006 Karl Thiel	Is an HSA Right for You? Health savings accounts can help you reduce costs -- if you know how they work.
Insurance & Technology April 2, 2004 Anthony O'Donnell	Insurers Poised to Launch HSAs Newly authorized tax-exempt health savings accounts may drive intensified investment in consumer-directed, healthcare-related technology.
Inc. April 2006 Carl Schramm	Unexpected Benefits More people will start companies, thanks to health savings accounts.
Investment Advisor January 2007 Melanie Waddell	A Healthy New Year Growth of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and pricing pressure on brand name pharmaceutical manufacturers are among the top seven healthcare industry issues identified in a new report.
Registered Rep. May 25, 2011 Mark Miller	Pros and Cons of the Healthcare Reform Law The new health reform law already is changing the health insurance market in important ways that will affect your clients' choices and expenses.
BusinessWeek October 24, 2005 Lauren Young	A Bad Case Of Sticker Shock Next year's health benefits will cause you to say "Ouch!" Here's what the most important changes will look like - and how painful they'll be.
The Motley Fool August 18, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Make Health Insurance More Affordable Here are some health insurance money-saving strategies.
Managed Care March 2005 John Carroll	HSAs: Early Returns Are In A significant number of consultants, insurers, politicians, and, oh yes, the companies that purchase health care are increasing their interest in health savings accounts.
Managed Care March 2006	Health Costs Expected To Hit $4 Trillion in 2015 The amount the U.S. spends on health care will reach $4 trillion, or about 20 percent of gross domestic product in 2015, according to a report by the National Health Statistics Group, a division of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Bank Technology News February 2007 John Adams	Customer Education: Knowledge Is The Path To Healthy HSAs There's a knowledge gap among consumers and employers about HSAs, ranging from how they work to how much they cost. A handful of institutions are trying to fix that.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Keep a Pulse on Health-Care Solutions Health care can be a complicated subject. So what should you be doing to keep your health-care costs as manageable as possible?
CFO February 22, 2005 Joseph McCafferty	A Delicate Balance One of the toughest jobs for CFOs is building a quality benefits package that won't collapse under its own weight.
Bank Technology News October 2005 Michael Sisk	Health Savings Accounts: As HSAs Multiply, So Do Tech Plays With a market predicted to surpass that of 401(k)s, health savings accounts are becoming the hottest commodity. The market's explosive potential also has tech providers' tongues wagging.
Entrepreneur March 2005 Joshua Kurlantzick	Health of a Nation Entrepreneurs are sick of sky-high health insurance premiums, and the government is scrambling for reform. But can Uncle Sam save the deteriorating state of health care?
Entrepreneur January 2005 Joan Szabo	Tax-Free Bill of Health Tax-advantaged health-care spending accounts are proliferating and that means more opportunities to save on taxes as well as more ways for businesses to help pay for health costs. Here's a look at how each one stacks up.
Financial Planning April 1, 2011 Donald Jay Korn	Baby Steps Health savings accounts are growing, although assets are still modest, and advisors, consumers and employers remain interested. Moreover, integral parts of last year's healthcare reform law may actually encourage the growth of HSAs.
Financial Planning April 1, 2006 Donald Jay Korn	HSAs Determining how to procure vital health insurance without breaking clients' bankbooks has become a challenge for financial planners. Are these low-priced insurance plans the new prescription for rising healthcare costs?
BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Howard Gleckman	How Will The Plans Work? Here are some quick questions and answers about the alphabet soup of health insurance and medical accounts.
Financial Advisor March 2004 Marla Brill	Will Health Savings Accounts Have A Market? new way to pay for health care that combines an insurance component with an intriguing savings kicker was introduced by the Medicare Reform Act in December. Health savings accounts (HSAs) are designed to help individuals save for qualified medical and retiree health expenses on a tax-favored basis.
Managed Care December 2004 MargaretAnn Cross	Companies Seek Guidance As Payment Options Increase HSAs, FSAs, HRAs -- it's all alphabet soup to many employers. HMOs need to be able to accommodate all sorts of new payment schemes.
Managed Care November 2006 John Carroll	Health Savings Accounts Face an Uncertain Future Despite an array of economically and politically strong advocates, a bill to beef up health savings accounts has stirred significant opposition
CFO February 22, 2005	Carry That Weight Small steps can go a long way toward easing the benefits burden.
Pharmaceutical Executive April 1, 2006 Humphrey Taylor	Opinion: Unintended Outcomes for Consumer-Drive Insurance So-called "consumer-driven" health insurance is designed to help informed consumers make better decisions about their medical treatment. But the high deductibles associated with these plans are affecting the end goal.
Managed Care August 2004	Medical Debt Found to Hinder Access With the emergence of consumer-directed health plans, both privately and publicly insured people may face growing out-of-pocket costs. Medical bill problems may limit the appeal of the new health savings accounts passed as part of the 2003 Medicare reform.
CFO February 22, 2005 Joseph McCafferty	Attention Shoppers Consumer-driven health plans are catching on quickly, but are they the answer to runaway medical costs?
Inc. April 2004 Karen Kroll	A 401(k) for Health Care Costs Finally, a way to trim health insurance costs without sticking it to your employees: health savings accounts.
Financial Planning April 1, 2007 Elizabeth O'Brien	Are Your Clients Covered? Today's healthcare system demands vigilance from consumers and planners alike. Some financial planners are taking on the complex, expensive market for individual health insurance. And they're finding solutions.
Registered Rep. January 1, 2006 Jim Ambrosio	Filling A Void The potential of the health savings account in the small-business market as both an investment and insurance vehicle is enormous for banks, brokerages and insurers, as well as for independent advisors.
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