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Any questions on the gender gap? For this week’s debate, I certainly hope so.

To the journalists moderating this week’s Democratic debate, I have a recommendation: Make your first question about closing the gender gap. Make your last question about closing the gender gap. And ask a lot of questions in between about closing the gender gap. If you care about the economy, it helps to start with the math.…

An update on our work

It’s been a year since President Trump’s election, and I have been reflecting on what has changed and how we at Business Forward have adapted. I’d like to take this opportunity to update you on our work. First, business leader engagement is up. For eight years, our mission has been to “help local business leaders fix…

SHOP 101: The Health Insurance Exchange for Small Businesses

On November 15, a new online exchange for the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) will go live on HealthCare.gov. The new portal (at www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/) will allow small businesses owners to compare and enroll in health insurance plans online. Prior to the launch of the new portal, enrollment in SHOP exchanges was only available through…

Business leaders bring a results-oriented approach to health care

Yesterday was the deadline for individuals to purchase health insurance coverage during the open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act. The White House announced that it would grant extensions to those who began the process, but are unable to finish by Monday, and to those who recently experienced a qualifying life event, such as…

The Affordable Care Act: Moving Forward Together

Few places can awe you just by their sight. But I have to say, last week I was moved, awed, and inspired at the opportunity to attend an event in the White House Rose Garden. I have taken the visitor’s tour of the White House before (I still have the picture book), but being a…

The 80/20 Rule: Lower Costs and Fairer Premiums

In a speech earlier this month, President Obama highlighted the ongoing positive effects of the Affordable Care Act’s “80/20” rule. The rule caps health insurance profits and overhead costs at 20% of premium costs, saving 80% of premium costs for actual medical care and healthcare improvement costs. With the development of state-based healthcare marketplaces, the…

New Report: The Value Of Efficient Health Care Marketplaces

The health insurance marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act are scheduled to open in just over two months. Proponents of the law argue the marketplaces will offer high-quality insurance at competitive rates for millions of consumers. Critics argue Americans, especially those who are healthy, will balk at enrolling, causing the would-be markets to unravel.…

How the new ACA announcement impacts your business

Last week, the White House announced that it will allow businesses more time to comply with new regulations stipulated under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Specifically, the Administration has delayed the mandate requiring businesses with more than 50 employees to provide health care coverage — moving it from 2014 to 2015. Here’s what the announcement…

Behind Declining Deficits: Encouraging Trends in Health Care Spending

Updated budget projections from the Congressional Budget Office released yesterday show that the deficit this year is on track to be the smallest since 2008, the start of the recent recession, and that debt as a share of total economic output is stable over the decade-long budget window and actually declining over the next several…