Technology
Importance of keeping smoke detectors up to date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Time is of the essence when fire hits your home. Things can rapidly change from smoke to flames, sometimes giving those inside very little time to get outside to safety.
Even though smoke detectors have been required in new construction and in homes undergoing a remodel for decades, not all homes have working detectors. They are broken, have a dead battery, or missing completely.
Lake Tahoe Community College has significantly closed equity gaps on its campus
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 11:34am
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is one of a handful of California community colleges that has significantly closed equity gaps and increased success rates for Latinx students, according to a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California.
Column: 2020 Highlights from your Water and Sewer District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 4:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Back in the 1940s, before South Tahoe Public Utility
District existed, sewage flowed directly into beautiful Lake Tahoe. Citizens rallied to sign a petition to form the District and this year marks our 70th anniversary. From a single septic field to an award-winning 7.7 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility, with 100% recycled water and biosolids, a lot
has changed over the years.
New company expands to do COVID-19 home testing for the holidays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a concern that group gatherings over the holidays could lead to another spike of COVID-19, a new local company has expanded its operations to address the concerns and protect the public with at-home testing for the coronavirus.
New South Lake Tahoe based company conducts workplace COVID-19 testing.
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 8:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A new company has launched to meet the community needs of COVID-19 testing with workplace testing and overnight results. Test Well today announced the launch of its purpose-built lab in South Lake Tahoe that will not only lower the cost but provides increased accuracy of test results.
The Test Well team, composed of industry experts and local personnel, will prioritize the testing of frontline and essential workers at scale. Starting Monday, December 21, 2020, Lake Tahoe area employers will have access to quick and affordable testing for their employees.
Nicholas Abelow earns certification for sustainable, responsible and impact investing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 2:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nicholas Abelow CFP, an independent financial advisor at Abelow Pratt and Associates in South Lake Tahoe has obtained the Chartered SRI Counselor™ (CSRIC) certification. The CSRIC™ program was developed in collaboration with industry-group leader US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment. It provides financial advisors and investment professionals with information about the history, definitions, trends, portfolio construction principles, fiduciary responsibilities, and best practices for sustainable investments.
New business licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 1:54pm
The following businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of September and October 2020:
September
9/1
HANDYMAN PETE
SMR DEVELOPMENT
STONE'S BREATH
9/2
TAHOE CHATEAU LAND HOLDING LLC
9/3
SCOTTS CLEAN SWEEP AND SNOW REMOVAL
9/5
VALLEY ROOFING
9/8
HIXENBAUGH WORKS
LESLIES SWIMMING POOL SUPPLIES
9/9
FREE BIRD CHAI LLC
GS PROFESSIONALS LLC
REDSTAR CUSTOM PAINTING
YOGA TAHOE
9/10
Sugar Bowl Resort and Royal Gorge Cross Country open November 27
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 3:40pm
Sugar Bowl Resort and Royal Gorge Cross Country will open for the 2020/21 winter season on Friday, November 27, 2020 with new safety procedures.
“We are eager to welcome our guests back to the mountain and are thrilled that opening day is just a week away,” said Greg Dallas, President and CEO of Sugar Bowl/Royal Gorge. “Our team has worked tirelessly on a reopening plan that keeps the safety of our guests and staff as the top priority.”
How to know when that smoke you see is from prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 1:52pm
South Tahoe Now, the US Forest Service and the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team communicate to the public whenever there is a prescribed burn operation planned for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Spotting smoke can always be a concern so its helpful to stay informed when prescribed fire operations are underway.
Barton Health brings back services to Robert Maloff Orthopedics & Wellness Center
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 7:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With services stopped during the first months of the pandemic due to safety concerns, Barton Health is bringing back health and wellness programs to its Robert Maloff Center for Orthopedics & Wellness.
Heavenly and Northstar turn on snowmaking machines
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/26/2020 - 9:58pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Local Vail resorts took advantage of the season's first cold spell and turned on their snowmaking machines at both Heavenly and Northstar at Lake Tahoe.
They will be working on a solid base for the upcoming 2020-21 winter season as long as the dry, old air continues.
Both of these resorts will be opening on November 20 while Kirkwood is aiming to open on December 4. Kirkwood's systems are set to kick in later this week, conditions permitting.
Column: Turning lessons into transportation solutions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 5:10pm
Autumn’s reflections have begun and Lake Tahoe’s forests and wildlife are preparing for the winter. While fall is generally a treasured time of year at the lake, a sense of uneasiness hangs in the crisp air as we brace for the next phase of the COVID crisis.
Summer was record breaking on many fronts. Businesses and agencies with major staff and budget shortages were suddenly required to manage the pandemic, following strict protocols. Trash overflowed on our pristine beaches and roadways. Follow that with more than 8,300 wildfires and 4 million acres burned in California alone.
STPUD candidates respond to questions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are three open seats on the South Tahoe Public Utility Board of Directors this election season, two for a four-year term and one for a two-year term.
South Tahoe Now reached out to the candidates and below are their answers to a set of questions. For the two four-year terms, incumbent Kelly Sheehan is running for reelection, Duane Wallace is running after being appointed to fill Jim Jones's spot on the board until this election, and they are joined by David Peterson.
Douglas County Commissioners to possibly vote on new VHR regulations for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 1:25pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - During their Thursday, October 15 meeting, the Douglas County commissioners will hear a presentation about the work done by an appointed task force about vacation home rentals (VHRs) in Tahoe Township. The agenda item is listed as having possible action by the commissioners.
South Lake Tahoe resident celebrates her 99th birthday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:41pm
In the year 1921, New York Yankee Babe Ruth hit his 138th homerun as the team made their first World Series appearance, Coco Chanel introduces "Chanel No. 5". Boeing obtains orders for aircraft and abandons furniture-making, Albert Einstein receives the Nobel Prize in Physics, Woodrow Wilson (until March 4) and Warren G. Harding (from March 4) were president, and technology made advancements towards what would be the first television. Charles Bronson, Nancy Reagan, and John Glenn were born.
Tahoe's transportation future focus of TRPA webinar
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 7:25pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2020 - 12:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Years of planning for the future of transportation around Lake Tahoe has led to the creation of a Regional Transportation Plan. Join the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Monday, October 12 during a one-hour webinar on the draft plan starting at noon to learn more (register here).
Column: The importance of breast cancer screening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:17pm
The reminder to schedule a breast cancer screening test comes on strong during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. This month, let each splash of pink you see be an encouragement to get screened with a self-exam, physician exam, or a mammogram.
It’s also a good time to get a feel for your own unique breast density, and establish a baseline to help identify warning signs of breast cancer, including:
- A lump in the breast or armpit
- Swelling or thickening of all or part of the breast
- Dimpling or skin irritation of breast skin
- Localized, persistent breast pain
Lake Tahoe Unified School District saves taxpayers $3.3M by refinancing bonds
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 10:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) was able to refinance $15.15 million in general obligation bonds in September, saving property owners in the district $3,335,698 in property taxes.
With low interest rates brought about by the pandemic and economic uncertainty, LTUSD refinanced two series of their Election of 2008 General Obligation Bonds.
“With interest rates near historic lows, we wanted to take this opportunity to save our community money, particularly in light of the downturn in the economy,” said LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler.
50th anniversary of the disappearance of Donna Ann Lass from South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 4:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was 1:15 a.m. on the morning of September 6, 1970 when nurse Donna Ann Lass was working in the first aid room of the Sahara Tahoe Hotel & Casino in Stateline, Nevada. She made a log entry just before her last patient entered the room 15 minutes later, one-half hour before getting off duty.
Donna was scheduled to make a log entry at 1:45 a.m. but it was never completed and she was never seen again. Although her car was found parked at her apartment she wasn't seen leaving the Sahara.
Keeping Lake Tahoe the resilient jewel it is for the next 10,000 years
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 10:33am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The resiliency of Lake Tahoe was the focus of the 24th annual Lake Tahoe Summit Tuesday, held virtually instead of on the shores of the pristine lake in the Sierra Nevada many call home and even thousands more visit.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe awards 19 scholarships
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 12:18am
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) awarded scholarships to a group of local students from South Tahoe High, George Whittell High, the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy and Lake Tahoe Community College. The club, serving the community since 1959, has given out over one-million dollars to local graduates over the years.
Maeson back home in South Lake Tahoe; Family thanks community for overwhelming support
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 3:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been a wild two weeks for the Howard family, ever since ten-year-old Maeson entered the UC Davis Children’s Hospital with what appeared to be a COVID-19-releated multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), or Kawasaki disease.
Maeson Howard is on the road to recovery and back in his Christmas Valley home with his parents and sister.
Maeson back home in South Lake Tahoe; Family thanks community for overwhelming support
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 3:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been a wild two weeks for the Howard family, ever since ten-year-old Maeson entered the UC Davis Children’s Hospital with what appeared to be a COVID-19-releated multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), or Kawasaki disease.
Maeson Howard is on the road to recovery and back in his Christmas Valley home with his parents and sister.
Never Forget, Never Forgotten - Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler 1/27/82 - 8/9/10
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 12:56am
Kaleb James Martin Curtzwiler died August 9, 2010. He was 28.
Mr. Curtzwiler was born Jan. 27, 1982, at Barton Memorial Hospital in South Lake Tahoe. The 2000 South Tahoe High School graduate was an avid soccer player.
Although he did not ski competitively, it was a sport he participated in with his family and one that he excelled at.
New battalion chief and captain on board for Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/31/2020 - 11:18am
STATELINE, Nev. - Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) Chief Scott Baker has announced the promotion of two in his department - Brandon Brady and Mark Norwood.
City Council approves purchase of body cameras for South Lake Tahoe police officers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 3:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) will soon be getting body cameras after a unanimous decision by City Council during their meeting on Tuesday.
They approved spending up to $470,000 on 42 body cameras, 28 in-car cameras, and cloud based storage for both.
Douglas County Sheriff tells library to not count on emergency help due to its support of BLM
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 2:34pm
6:50 p.m. Update: Douglas County Library Director Amy Dodson and Douglas County Sheriff Dan Coverley met Tuesday to discuss the library's proposed Statement of Diversity, a topic that became very controversial after a letter from Coverley to the library was circulated.
Column: Dreaming of a just and permanent solution
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 9:24am
With its decision last week, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a real sense of relief and a bit of a reprieve to approximately 800,000 DREAMers in America, including 200,000 in California alone. When the justices sided with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, ruling that the way the Trump administration rescinded the program in 2017 was unlawful, it was a big victory for immigrant communities and their many allies.
Dr. James Tarwater says goodbye to Lake Tahoe Unified School District
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Dr. James Tarwater will be bringing his 54-year career in education to a close this month as he passes the torch to the new Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) superintendent June 30.
SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program reopened
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 8:03am
To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 Monday.
Chase International moves its luxury Lake Tahoe real estate tour to virtual format
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 10:21pm
Event Date:
June 30, 2020 - 10:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The 24th annual Lake Tahoe Luxury Estates Tour has gone virtual for 2020 amidst the current pandemic, Chase International Luxury Real Estate announced Friday.
The popular reimagined tour will be held on June 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on line and will feature an immersive multimedia experience, highlighted by exclusive guided tours, 3D architectural walk-throughs, live interactions with luxury listing agents, and an inspiring sense of the Lake Tahoe Lifestyle. (to register, visit https://chaseinternational.com/estates-tour)
El Dorado County recommended budget $87M less that previous year
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 12:10pm
On Friday May 29, 2019, El Dorado Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton
released his Fiscal Year 2020-21 Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors. The total recommended budget is approximately $647.7 million, which is $87.3 million less than the Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget, a copy of which can be accessed here.
City of South Lake Tahoe facilities to start reopening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe will be opening their boat ramp at El Dorado Beach on Friday, May 29. Only boats with valid Tahoe, Echo Lake or Fallen Leaf Lake seals and a 2020 Tahoe sticker will be able to launch. "Tahoe Only" stickers are available for purchase at this launch site. They will be open Friday through Sunday only at this time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Only one boat will be able to occupy the dock at a time. The boat ramp will be not be accepting cash and wireless payment technology will be utilized.
Local students among 650 graduates of Western Nevada College
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 7:19pm
Although Western Nevada College has delayed its commencement ceremony to honor its 2020 graduation class because of COVID-19, the college is proud to announce and congratulate its list of graduates.
Following the spring semester 2020, 650 students have graduated with 692 degrees and certificates. Eighteen of those were given to residents around Lake Tahoe.
Final webinar on the future of transportation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 8:42am
Event Date:
May 18, 2020 - 12:00pm
Through its four-part webinar series, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has offered a window into the future of Lake Tahoe’s transportation system. Each part in the series – from trails and transit, to technology and communities – explored a different aspect of the Regional Transportation Plan, the vision that will guide transportation in the Tahoe Basin for the next 20 years.
New City Manager Joe Irvin now on the job for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 11:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As of the City Council's special meeting Wednesday morning, the new South Lake Tahoe City Manager was on the job for 48 hours after being sworn in during a digital event that started off the week.
Series of webinars covering future of transportation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 9:03pm
Event Date:
April 20, 2020 - 12:00pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - The public is invited to attend a series of webinars that will allow participants to explore the future of Lake Tahoe's transportation system through the Regional Transportation Plan. The plan outlines the projects and programs that will shape the next 20 years of Lake Tahoe’s transportation system.
The Regional Transportation Plan is the transportation vision for the Tahoe Basin. The plan focuses on transit, trails, technology, and communities to support the environment, economy, quality of life, and visitor experience.
Follow the links below to register:
City of South Lake Tahoe seeks community members for its transformational change committee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 2:10pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently accepting applications for community
members to join the newly formed transformational change sub-committee. This committee is focused on developing second and third economies for Tahoe in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
The committee is proposing to bring together a diverse and innovative group of community stakeholders, thought leaders, and experts to implement policies, programs, and projects today that will have long term beneficial impacts for South Lake Tahoe over the next 50 years.
Special South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 3:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Council has two items on their special meeting agenda for Wednesday, April 8 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is live-streamed on Channel 21 and on the City’s website at www.cityofslt.us.
There will be no formal action on the first item. They will be discussing their newly appointed Transformational Change Committee which is comprised of Councilmembers Cody Bass and Devin Middlebrook.
At their meeting last week, the council created two other committees as well that will address the response and recovery to the COVID-19 crisis:
FBI warns of possible cyber crimes during coronavirus pandemic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:26am
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The FBI anticipates cyber actors will exploit increased use of virtual environments by government agencies, the private sector, private organizations, and individuals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Computer systems and virtual environments provide essential communication services for telework and education, in addition to conducting regular business. The criminal, or cyber actor, will exploit vulnerabilities in these systems to steal sensitive information, target individuals and businesses performing financial transactions, and engage in extortion.
Jury trials in South Lake Tahoe and California suspended for two months
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:25am
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Monday issued a statewide order suspending all jury trials in California's superior courts for 60 days and allowing courts to immediately adopt new rules to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In South Lake Tahoe, Judge Suzanne Kingsbury had previously announced new practices in the El Dorado County courtrooms and suspension of the use of juries until April 16.
Parents and students can have fun with science and TERC
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 12:12am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. - The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) is closed, but they are sharing with parents, teachers, students, caregivers a list of free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) resources.
Due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic schools across the country, including UC Davis, are shut down. TERC has been closed its science centers and suspended regular program offerings.
They said they realize the challenges many parents who have had to home school their children may need help getting through the normal day-to-day schooling.
Tahoe Homeless Coalition adjusts to COVID-19: Operations now 24 hours/day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 12:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the rapidly changing health crisis brought by coronavirus and COVID-10, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) has a new
coordinated COVID-19 response and will be open 24-hours-a-day through April.
In preparation for increased utilization and operational capacity surging expected for the next several months, TCH has made the changes to their sheltering and support service programs. They have seen a 30 percent increase in nightly shelter requests and anticipate that number will increase significantly over the coming weeks.
LTCC on snow delay; School lays out its response to COVID-19
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 8:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) is on a delayed start of 10:00 a.m. this morning to allow time for snow removal operations to catch up around town.
LTCC plans on being open this coming week with staff on hand to assist students. They have moved face-to-face Winter quarter final exams to March 16-20 and have put social distancing measures into place on campus to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Upcoming meetings to update public on Lake Tahoe's SR89 West Shore plan
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/21/2020 - 11:32am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The public is invited to explore the future of Lake Tahoe's West Shore during one of three public opportunities offered by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, and Tahoe Transportation District. The State Route 89 Recreation Corridor Management Plan outlines the projects needed to improve the visitor experience, reduce traffic congestion, and preserve the environment from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoma.
Remodel and tech investments expand medical imaging at Barton Health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 1:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Barton Health continues its expansion of medical imaging technology, investing in the latest equipment that enhances services, expands care, and improves the patient experience. The acquisition of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system has equipped Barton to now offer advanced MRI prostate and breast screenings. In addition, Barton’s Nuclear Medicine Suite recently completed a $1.2 million remodel to accommodate a new hybrid SPECT/CT scanning system that provides a new view on health issues within the body.
Barton Foundation gives over $360,000 to community health improvements
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/12/2020 - 6:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Barton Foundation provided more than $360,000 in funding during 2019, delivering a profound community impact made possible by philanthropy and donor generosity over the year. Medical equipment, new technology, care provider education, and support, expanding access to mental and behavioral health services, and funding for local organizations were all aspects of the Barton Foundation’s scope of giving last year, as part of its commitment to community well-being through Barton Health.
Letter: Meyers Area Council urges "yes" vote on Measure B in March
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 12:54pm
The Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) firefighters are our friends; they are our neighbors, they are kids we went to school with, they are our softball teammate, and most importantly, they are our saviors in times of need. During the Angora Fire in 2007 some of them sacrificed their own homes to save ours, and more recently they provided vital help and support at the Camp Fire and prevented the oil tanker fire from spreading further than Hwy 50. Our community is safer because of LVFPD firefighters, but these firefighters are not safe in their jobs.
One dead, one seriously injured in Alpine Meadows avalanche
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 3:24pm
January 18 update: In a statement, Alpine Meadows said the following: At approximately 10:16 a.m, Friday, an avalanche was reported in the area between Scott Chute and Promised Land near Scott Chair at Alpine Meadows, within an open area of the resort. A male skier sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 11am. A second male skier sustained severe lower-body injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance.
The evolution of health care benefits
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 9:43pm
The health insurance industry in America has undergone an unprecedented amount of change since its origins in the 1900s, and according to Health Affairs, it was just 40 years ago when workers began sharing in the cost of their health care coverage. Rising medical costs, plus an increased demand for medical care, have contributed to growth within the health insurance industry, and it’s become increasingly complex with the introduction of new plan designs and government reforms.
