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General Resources

We’ve compiled the following links and articles to help you better understand healthcare and medical insurance issues.

RMP Advisor Newsletter Archive
Browse previous issues of our monthly email newsletter — RMP Advisor — that is designed especially for executives and business owners who seek smarter approaches to managing health benefits and costs. To subscribe to RMP Advisor, use the sign-up box to the right.

Healthcare Reform Resources
The healthcare reform debate raises many questions and issues. David Edman shares his expert views about healthcare reform and provides useful resources to help you learn more about the status of this ongoing debate. Read the Healthcare Reform Articles.

Case Studies from Risk Management Partners:

Health Savings Account (HSA) Information and Resources:

U.S. Healthcare Spending Facts & Figures:

7 Steps to Your Best Possible Healthcare
This is a guide to creating your personal healthcare plan presented by Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, author of a book with the same name. When you take control of your healthcare future by following these seven steps, you’re likely to get better results from your healthcare program. Read the guide.

Don’t Adopt the Medicare Model in Expanding U.S. Coverage
(Originally published in The Jewish Exponent, July 30, 2009)
Americans have access to the best healthcare in the world, but our system of insurance is broken, leading to unacceptably high healthcare costs, wasteful spending and a lack of access or insurance for some. Experts agree that approximately 30 percent of the $2.5 trillion dollars of our annual healthcare expenses are wasted on unnecessary, inappropriate, and poor quality care. Read the full article.