Senate Panel To Hold Hearing On Direct-To-Consumer Ads For Medical

on Wednesday plans to hold a hearing to discuss recommendations by lawmakers, medical groups and others for restrictions on direct-to-consumer advertising for medical devices because of concerns that the ads can mislead patients, the
reports. In 2007, medical device companies spent about $193 million on DTC ads, almost double the amount spent in 2005, according to the consulting company
. Spending on DTC ads for medical devices “represents just Read the rest of this entry »

Robert J. Oakes Joins Health Benefits Direct's Board of Directors

Health Benefits Direct Corporation is a technologically innovative contact center based insurance agency that operates an interactive online marketplace enabling consumers to shop for, compare, and apply for individual health insurance, family health insurance, life insurance and other related products for the individual and family insurance market. Its streamlined Quick-to-Call sales platform, supported by proprietary online technology, dialing applications Read the rest of this entry »