With the decline of traditional pensions, many hospitals and health systems have turned to 401(k)s and other defined-contribution plans in which workers save and invest through an employer-sponsored retirement vehicle.
Healthcare organizations usually empower investment committees with oversight of their defined benefit plans, but committee members often have inconsistent levels of investment experience. Thus, they need all the advice they can get, especially in the current economy.
In this video from the White House, President Barack Obama gives a demonstration of the new HealthCare.gov website, intended to help U.S. citizens find information about their own coverage options, rights and benefits.