We personally would rather have a tax ? that horrible word ? for everybody to have health coverage than (let insurance companies) charge us $9,000 for basically nothing.

Co-ops of this size are in a difficult spot. We should be doing a better job for our employees. It's a wonderful place, but we are not being socially responsible.

Every time I feel my belly button, I feel great gratitude that I have a navel. I’m grateful to be alive, I’m grateful that I’m connected with the incredible life force of the universe, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude that I am receiving the blessings of life energy. The gratitude and humbleness I feel before the great cycle of life automatically fills my heart to overflowing.

Given rising health care costs and limited financial resources, we want to optimize the use of those resources in health.

The whole employee benefits field, and health insurance specifically, is an area in which you will not get any rejection. Everybody is shopping prices in health insurance, and everybody wants to see if they can reduce their rates. Most people will talk to you about it sooner or later.

I see legislatures changing and taking more interest in mental health especially community-based care.