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- Key skills for productive employees
Employees will need certain skills to thrive in the current business climate, in which rapid change is the norm, according to a recent report from CEB. In addition to other key capabilities, employees will need problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and the ability to collaborate with others, CEB says. You can help your staff to develop their talents by encouraging them to work together and emphasizing the importance of continual learning. Small Business Trends
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- Cheap and free solutions for file management
Managing files on your computer can be tricky, but inaction can be costly as unused files clutter up your hard drive and potentially expose your personal information to data thieves, writes Erez Zukerman. However, tools such as DropIt, RoboBasket and SortMyBox can help you to manage your files without spending a fortune, he writes. PCWorld
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The March 1 deadline for companies to inform their employees about the health insurance exchanges mandated by the Affordable Care Act has been postponed, federal officials say. Regulators say the information is likely to be available during the summer or fall, in advance of the exchanges' Oct. 1 open-enrollment kickoff. Regulators said they "are committed to a smooth implementation process including providing employers with sufficient time to comply and selecting an applicability date that ensures that employees receive the information at a meaningful time." Business Insurance (tiered subscription model)
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- Colo. exchange: "We welcome brokers to the table"
Officials with Colorado's health insurance exchange said they will be relying on insurance brokers' expertise to help educate the public and connect consumers with the right plan for them. "We welcome brokers to the table. We're going to need as much help as possible," said Patty Fontneau, director of the exchange. Agents and brokers will be distinct from navigators in the state, officials said. Some 150,000 consumers are expected to acquire coverage through Colorado's exchange in the first year. The Denver Post
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The Partnership to Protect Medigap is a coalition advocating for the preservation of Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance options. In addition to sharing the latest developments on issues that impact Medigap, the Partnership provides opportunities to get involved in protecting this valuable coverage option for seniors. Find out more.
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Improved business operations for better care
TPA Direct is comprised of AHIP member companies—the industry’s leading third party administrators—and offers guidance to health insurance plans and administrators interested in outsourcing. Royal Health Care, a TPA Direct member, is a leading provider of innovative managed care applications and back office service solutions for a health plan’s key administrative functions. Royal offers clients choices. With more than 10 years’ experience, Royal’s ASP and BPO clients include startups, Medicaid plans, Medicare Advantage plans, SNPs and commercial payers.
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