Who’s Hiring in the Health Industry? Scott Golden tells Health News Digest

HEALTH NEWS DIGEST, April 2009 — “The economic downturn is taking its toll on employees in all industries — but health insurance companies will increasingly be a good place to look for work,” writes Scott Golden, chief financial officer of the Maryland-based health benefits brokerage firm Golden & Cohen, in this week’s issue of HealthNewsDigest.com.

Golden says: The economic downturn is taking its toll on employees in all industries — but health insurance companies will increasingly be a good place to look for work.

Although it’s unclear what direction the Obama administration will take in terms of providing more Americans with access to health insurance, what is certain is that the health insurance industry will see many changes and opportunities in the coming years. That’s good news for smart, savvy business people who are ready to step in. Following are scenarios that forceast how the industry might change — and opportunities that are likely to result.

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Stephanie Cohen gives insight into "An Insurance Agent’s Guide to Working a Room"

AGENT’S SALES JOURNAL, April 2009 — “Stephanie Cohen has no problem networking — in fact, she’s a real pro,” writes reporter Lin Grensing-Pophal in an article in this month’s Agent Sales Journal. “As CEO of the health benefits firm Golden & Cohen, Cohen takes networking to an entirely new level. In October, she hosted the DC Health Summit, a meeting of 100 top health care insurance providers, doctors, hospitals, business owners, and politicians. Her goal: to establish a consortium of leaders that will begin a national dialogue about the connection between wellness programs and lower health care insurance rates.” Click here to read more.