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NASE Member Profile: Arachnophobia

Keith Birkemeyer has been an NASE Member for two years. He owns ProBest Pest Management in Gilbert, Ariz.
Posted on May 13, 2010

Federal Government, States Working To Implement High-Risk Pools

In one of the first of many deadlines associated with the new health care reform law, states had until the end of April 2010 to inform the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of their decision to establish a high-risk insurance pool.
Posted on May 12, 2010

Reform May Increase Health Costs, Studies Find

A few recently released studies on the health care reform law have found that while more Americans will have health insurance coverage because of the law, the legislation may lead to increased health costs.
Posted on Apr 29, 2010

Study Finds Some Doctors Order Unnecessary Tests Because Of Malpractice Fears

A study recently released by the medical journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that about one in four heart doctors say they order medical tests that may be unnecessary because they are afraid of being sued.
Posted on Apr 23, 2010

HHS Secretary Sebelius Explains Health Reform

Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), recently spoke about the new health reform legislation.
Posted on Apr 07, 2010

Protect Those Pearly Whites

A smiling person appears pleasant, sincere, sociable and confident, which can go a long way in engaging employees, customers, suppliers and others you interact with when running a small business. Unfortunately, because of recession-related financial problems, 36 percent of Americans have cut back on doctor visits, reports an American Optometric Association survey. Which types of health visits are they reducing? Sixty-three percent of respondents cited visits to a dentist. That’s no laughing matter. This shortsighted approach to taking care of your teeth, mouth and smile may well have long-term consequences. And that’s not good for you—or your business. This report will help you find ways to protect your teeth, your smile and your health.
Posted on Apr 05, 2010

Tax Tips For Procrastinators From NASE National Tax Advisor, CPA

It’s okay if you have not filed yet because the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is offering some last minute tax tips to make the process go smoothly.
Posted on Mar 31, 2010

Nation’s Job-Creators Largely Oppose Health Reform Legislation

Companies with fewer than 10 employees – micro-businesses – are asking Congress to keep in mind that a big part of being able to create jobs and grow their companies depends largely on their ability to pay for health coverage.
Posted on Mar 20, 2010

Nation’s Job-Creators Largely Oppose Health Reform Legislation

With the clock ticking down to a final vote in Congress on health reform legislation, the online poll conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) received over 1,200 responses regarding the concerns of the self-employed with health reform.
Posted on Mar 19, 2010

The Clock is Ticking on Health Reform: What Do You Think? (March 2010)

Companies with fewer than 10 employees – micro-businesses – are asking Congress to keep in mind that a big part of being able to create jobs and grow their companies depends largely on their ability to pay for health coverage. Self-employed business owners say that access and choice of providers/benefits is less important to their businesses than lower bottom line costs. With the clock ticking on a final vote in Congress on health reform, the online poll conducted by the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) received over 1,200 responses regarding the concerns of the self-employed about health reform.
Posted on Mar 19, 2010

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