CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Health Link has achieved a historic milestone this year with its record-setting Open Enrollment Period for Plan Year 2025. With over 110,000 Nevadans enrolling in affordable and comprehensive health and dental coverage through the state-based marketplace, this achievement underscores the critical importance of providing accessible and affordable … [Read more...] about Nevada Health Link Reaches Record-Setting Enrollments in its 2025 Open Enrollment Period
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange
Industry FocusHealthcare
The healthcare industry in Nevada has never been more relied on than it has in recent years. However, despite COVID being in the rearview mirror, the industry is still facing giant problems. From battling a significant shortage of medical professionals, rising costs and burnout to the point that practitioners are leaving the field altogether, the industry has … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHealthcare
The healthcare industry is no novice to the spotlight. And while it is no longer burdened by a global pandemic, it is still an industry under fire as it grapples with challenges of access, affordability and maintaining a qualified workforce. Recently, healthcare executives met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss these challenges with … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Ryan High
Executive DirectorSilver State Health Insurance Exchange Type of Business: State agency in charge of administering health insurance marketplaceBased: Carson City, NevadaHails From: Pasadena, Maryland Years Org. has been in Nevada: 09Years with Organization in Nevada: 06Employees with Organization: 26 What words do you live by? To quote former Nevada Governor Brian … [Read more...] about Ryan High
Industry FocusHealthcare
Overburdened with COVID-19 cases, healthcare in Nevada is experiencing one of its most challenging years in history. Leaders in healthcare have been committed to finding solutions to the industry’s most pressing issues and the pandemic has prompted innovation in the field. Recently, healthcare executives across Nevada met in a virtual roundtable, sponsored by City National … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Industry FocusHealthcare
Nevada’s healthcare system has seen a multitude of challenges in recent years including access to care, quality concerns, and doctor burnout, among others. Leaders in healthcare are working hard to address a multitude of issues within the industry. Recently, some of the state’s most prominent leaders met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss those challenges … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Healthcare Heroes2019
Corporate Sponsors Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has been serving Nevada since 1965. As Nevadans, our associates live and work in the same communities that we serve. Last year, our charitable foundation and associates contributed more than $800,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours to vital organizations and causes across the state. “We have a proud history of … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Industry FocusHealthcare
Few industries have seen as much change as healthcare has in the past decade. From insurance mandates to physician shortages, healthcare faces a multitude of challenges. Recently, executives representing healthcare in Nevada met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and what is needed to move forward. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus
Movers & Shakers: Heather Korbulic
Executive Director Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (5 years in Nevada) Type of Business: State Agency | Hails from: Lake Oswego, Oregon | 3 years with company in Nevada | Based: Statewide How did you first get into your profession? I started as an advocate for seniors living in long term care settings and learned a lot about the importance of policy and their … [Read more...] about Movers & Shakers: Heather Korbulic
The Insured State: Health Insurance in Nevada
Businesses can expect health insurance costs to continue to rise in the short term, but stabilization might be in sight. Nevada health insurance executives suggest a number of factors could indicate relief for businesses when it comes to health insurance costs in the long-term future. Following years of negative reaction to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in … [Read more...] about The Insured State: Health Insurance in Nevada
Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
It’s been a decade since the great recession hit Nevada. As we start the new year of 2018, the state’s economy overall remains in recovery mode, with the majority of related metrics remaining below their peaks in 2006 and 2007. Looking forward, we can expect continued steady, incremental growth of the economy in the Silver State at both regional ends, experts said, which is … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Economic Outlook: 2018 Blue Skies Ahead
Industry Focus: Healthcare
The healthcare industry continues to face challenges involving access to care, physician shortages and coordination between providers in the Silver State. A group of Nevada’s healthcare leaders recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss these issues and new opportunities on the horizon for the industry. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Healthcare
Around the State: March 2017
USA Parkway Extension Hits Midway Mark The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has reached the 50 percent milestone in the completion of the USA Parkway extension. The project connects Interstate 80 and U.S. 50 in Storey and Lyon counties. USA Parkway was originally constructed as a privately-built, six mile road connecting I-80 to the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center east … [Read more...] about Around the State: March 2017
What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
“To take every opportunity to create moments of kindness and to use my voice to create peace wherever possible.” Heather Korbulic | Executive Director, Silver State Health Insurance Exchange “My New Year’s resolution is to not work every weekend and enjoy more time with my family and friends and also get back to do some more skydiving.” Marc Jay | Partner, Kelly Cardenas … [Read more...] about What is Your New Year’s Resolution?
Stop Throwing Away Our Money!
You and I work hard for our money, and it’s painful to see government agencies wasting it with ridiculous projects and inefficient practices. If you want to see some prime examples of how our elected representatives in Washington are throwing away taxpayer dollars, look up the 2016 Congressional Pig Book, published by Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) and available … [Read more...] about Stop Throwing Away Our Money!