California Broker April 2019

LIFE AGENT'S INSURANCE VOICE
Cathy Daugherty
Region 8 HUPAC chair.
cal game played out by politicians.
Healthcare should be between the
patient and the doctor.”
The pros and cons of "Medicare for
All" were evaluated. Excellent points
were made on how COBRA should be
considered as a continuation of coverage.
There were some great talks
about different forms of single payer
and changes that must be made to
benefit the Medicare community and
our lovely seniors. We all have aging
family members and agreed that
steps must be taken to make the system
more user-friendly and productive
for their benefit.
Amazing representatives like Representative
Suzan Del Bene (D-WA)
spoke of reducing healthcare costs
for families. Representative Larry
Bucshon (R-IN), spoke about healthcare
perspectives from a physician
in congress, along with Randy Pate,
CMS deputy administrator and director
of the Center for Consumer Information
and Insurance Oversight. It
was agreed that we must all come
together as one unit, one mind and
spirit, to create the best and most
affordable solution in the healthcare
industry.
In the end, it’s clear that the only
way we can truly make a difference
is to stay open and embrace the new
options. We must be open to the possibility
of change, transparency and
technology in order to deliver our
healthcare in the most kind, efficient
and meaningful way.
Even if you were not able to attend
the conference, it is crucial for everyone
to join today as members or to
make a generous contribution to the
efforts of NAHU’s PAC. Together we
can influence and make a tremendous
difference. As member Suzy Johnson
stated, “There is nothing like experiencing
the important work of our association
by attending #CapCon. It’s
an experience I wish for everyone devoted
to our industry.”
May we all transform our healthcare
experience in a positive way,
Wherever you are, happy spring,
and many blessings on this special
journey.
Naama O. Pozniak, a member
of the Cal Broker editorial advisory
board, is Valley Villagebased
Paz Holding Inc.’s ( dba
A+ Insurance Service) CEO.
Pozniak has been delivering
employer benefits for 30 years.
She’s a mother, a yogi, a speaker, a consultant,
a healthcare strategic innovator, and a meditation
instructor, certified by the Chopra Center.
She is currently a certified healthcare reform
and Medicare certified specialist and a Covered
California Champion Certified agent. Pozniak
was recognized as the Most influential Woman
in benefit advising for 2016 and 2017. She is
a Top of the Table producer and holds the life
time Soaring Eagle Award. Pozniak was the
recipient of the NAHU Distinguished Service
Award for 2018 and is currently the NAHU
Region 8 media chair and LAAHU community
outreach chair.
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