Strong Consumer-Directed Health Growth Expected in 2008, Inside Consumer-Directed Care/ISCEBS Study FindsWashington, DC, November 30, 2007 — Even if Democrats win back control of the White House next year and retain control of Congress, consumer-directed health (CDH) will remain a popular strategy among employers, according to a national survey of employee benefits consultants conducted by AIS's Inside Consumer-Directed Care (ICDC) and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (ISCEBS). The findings were published in the November 9, 2007, issue of ICDC. The 45 consultants who completed the October survey collectively represent 11,395 employers throughout the U.S. Just 19% of responding employee benefits consultants thought that a Democrat in the White House would cause CDH to lose popularity among employers, while 40% said CDH will continue to see strong and steady growth regardless of who wins the election next November. Read the full survey findings at http://www.AISHealth.com/PressReleases/PR2007_1130_icd.pdf. Inside Consumer-Directed Care is a biweekly subscription newsletter with timely news and insightful analysis of benefit design, contracts, market strategies and financial results, published by Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) in Washington, DC. Visit http://www.AISHealth.com/Products/NewsICD.html. Atlantic Information Services, Inc. (AIS) is a publishing and information company that has been serving the health care industry for 20 years. It develops highly targeted news, data and strategic information for managers in hospitals, health plans, medical group practices, pharmaceutical companies and other health care organizations. AIS products include print and electronic newsletters, looseleafs, books, strategic reports, databases, audioconferences and management seminars. Visit www.AISHealth.com The International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS) is the premier interactive community providing educational resources, innovative thinking and collective wisdom to help members excel and prosper in their careers. Visit www.iscebs.org/.
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