It has been revealed that health insurance is the main topic on everybody’s lips at the moment.

According to a new survey from an insurer, 75% of individuals and 83% of bosses are paying close attention to health care policies and rules.

Regardless of their size, a huge number of companies are staying on top of the rules, with eight out of ten staying up-to-date.

Eight-out-of-ten (85%) individuals and 56% of employers stated that they get their health information from media outlets (TV, radio, newspapers and magazines). 57% however, of larger employers (500 or more employees,) turn to their benefits brokers or consultants for information.

Ronald Leopold, MD and vice president of the group that conducted the study, commented: “We have seen a great appetite for information on health care [...]Our study also reveals a tremendous opportunity for insurance brokers and benefits consultants to help better educate their clients. In turn, well-informed employers will be better positioned to share with their employees the implications of health care reform on their personal situations.”