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Guardian

I’m as capitalist as they get but Medicare for all is the best hope for US healthcare

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Deductibles. In-network. Out-of-network. Concierge medical services. Out-of-pocket expenses. Co-payment. Co-insurance. Benefit advisers. Insurance brokers. Healthcare consultants. ACA. HMO. PPO.…

Gene MarksNovember 9, 2025

Philly.com

As healthcare costs rise, more small employers are turning to level funded plans

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Employer health coverage costs are expected to surge more than 9% in 2026, according to recent reports by two large insurance…

Gene MarksSeptember 24, 2025

Philly.com

Prevent workplace injuries with these safety tips

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Seventy-five percent of small businesses experienced at least one workplace injury in the past year, according to the 2025 State…

Gene MarksAugust 12, 2025

Philly.com

OSHA’s best-kept secret for ensuring workplace safety

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Most experts agree that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the second Trump administration, will continue…

Gene MarksFebruary 18, 2025

Philly.com

Philly small businesses are not immune to natural disasters. Are you prepared?

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Are Philadelphia-area businesses immune to the natural disasters experienced by their counterparts in Los Angeles, North Carolina, Florida and…

Gene MarksJanuary 28, 2025

Philly.com

Instead of laying off workers, companies should explore shared-work programs

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Let’s say you’re running a company in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and you’re facing a temporary shortfall in orders…

Gene MarksOctober 22, 2024

The Hill

Asheville small businesses: You will recover

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) I love living in Philadelphia. But when people ask me if there’s any other place in the U.S.…

Gene MarksOctober 7, 2024

Forbes

On Technology: The Major AI Problem Facing Insurance Brokers That Microsoft, Google And ChatGPT Won’t Solve

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let’s say you’re running an insurance agency. You sell different types of policies. You may represent various insurance companies.…

Gene MarksAugust 10, 2023

Philly.com

This is how small businesses affected by looting can get the insurance money they deserve

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) The looting in Philadelphia and its suburbs recently caused millions of dollars of damage to both large and

Gene MarksJune 17, 2020

The Hill

Association health plans are enticing but not worth the risk

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) As a business owner, I think association health plans are a great idea. I think they’re a great…

Gene MarksApril 9, 2019