Mercer, a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, today launched
Mercer/Signal: US Health Care Reform, a new content portal that
offers a steady stream of information and insight on the rapidly
transforming health care environment and what these changes mean to
employers and employees.
In addition to sharing Mercer’s own research and observations, Mercer/Signal:
US Health Care Reform will draw content from a wide range of other
credible sources, with commentary added by Mercer’s experts. Content
will be updated daily. Visitors are asked to register, but there is no
charge.
Tracy Watts, Mercer’s US Health Care Reform Leader, and Beth Umland,
Director of Research for Employee Health & Benefits at Mercer, are
leading the new content portal, supported by a team of Mercer subject
matter experts representing all facets of health reform and health
benefits. “Many employers find it difficult to wade through the torrent
of information on health care reform and determine what’s relevant to
their organization,” said Ms. Watts. “We created this new content portal
as a one-stop source to help employers and others stay up to date, with
news and insights delivered through articles, infographics, podcasts,
videos, research, and more.”
Mercer/Signal: US Health Care Reform will cover a range of
practical, regulatory, and legislative topics related to health reform,
including the development of private exchanges such as Mercer
Marketplace, the public exchanges, voluntary benefits, and retiree
medical coverage.
“The Affordable Care Act has produced the most significant changes to
the US health care system since Medicare was established in 1965,” said
Bernie Walsh, leader of Mercer’s US Health & Benefits Business. “Through Mercer/Signal:
US Health Care Reform, we aim to strengthen our position as a
valued partner in helping employers address the challenges they face
around both health reform and broader health benefit issues.”
Employers, journalists, and others may sign up for the Mercer/Signal:
US Health Care Reform content portal at http://ushealthnews.mercer.com.
Subscribers will gain access to all content, be able to comment and
engage in conversations, and receive a weekly email announcing new
content. Content from the portal also will be shared through LinkedIn
and on Twitter @MercerUSHealth.
About Mercer
Mercer is a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and
investments. Mercer helps clients around the world advance the health,
wealth, and performance of their most vital asset – their people.
Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 42 countries and the
firm operates in more than 120 countries. Mercer is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Marsh
& McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), a global team of professional
services companies offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of
risk, strategy, and human capital. With over 55,000 employees worldwide
and annual revenue exceeding $12 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies is
also the parent company of Marsh,
a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy
Carpenter, a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance
intermediary services; and Oliver
Wyman, a global leader in management consulting. For more
information, visit www.mercer.com.
Follow Mercer on Twitter @MercerInsights.
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